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Yepez entered spring training with a decent shot at making Washington’s season-opening roster, but the final spot winds up going to José Tena instead. The 27-year-old will head back to the minors, but should be an option at some point in the near future.

Duran drew a one-out walk off of Chris Bassitt in the sixth inning, swiped second base and scored the game’s first run on a two-out RBI single by Alex Bregman. He then delivered a clutch RBI single off of Nick Sandlin to open the 10th inning that tied the game at 3-3, though he was cut down trying to steal second base that time. Duran is off to another strong start at the dish, slashing .250/.313/.333 with zero homers, eight RBI, six runs scored and five stolen bases through 14 ballgames.

Bregman finally snapped a scoreless tie in the sixth inning with a two-out RBI single off of Chris Bassitt that plated Jarren Duran from second base. The 31-year-old third baseman is off to a terrific start with his new club, slashing .288/.328/.475 with two homers, 12 RBI and a stolen base through his first 14 games.

Buehler allowed just four hits on the afternoon while allowing one base on balls. He cruised through the first six innings without any damage and was eventually lifted with one out in the seventh after allowing a leadoff walk. That runner ultimately came around to score against the Jays’ bullpen. The 30-year-old right-hander got eight swings and misses on 89 pitches in the ballgame, registering a CSW of 30 percent. He’ll try to further improve upon his elevated 5.74 ERA and 1.28 WHIP when he squares off against the Rays in Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

The Blue Jays couldn’t get anything going against right-hander Walker Buehler in this one, but they pounced as soon as he exited in the seventh. There, Heineman delivered an RBI single into left to tie the game at 1-1 and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in the go-ahead run on a fielder’s choice. Heineman also singled off of Aroldis Chapman to start the ninth inning and swiped second base, but the Jays couldn’t cash him in. With his three-hit afternoon, the 33-year-old backstop is now hitting .500 (9-for-18) with a homer and two RBI in his limited action with the Jays this season.

The 36-year-old right-hander struck out five opposing hitters on the day while issuing one free pass. The Red Sox scratched out a run against him in the sixth inning as Jarren Duran drew a one-out walk, swiped second base and scored on a two-out RBI single off the bat of Alex Bregman. That unfortunately, was enough to keep him out of the win column. Bassitt generated 16 swings and misses on 86 pitches on the day, posting a CSW of 28 percent. He’ll look to keep the party going as he brings a minuscule 0.98 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and a 21/3 K/BB ratio (18 1/3 innings) into Tuesday’s showdown against the Braves.

Organizationally, the Red Sox have seen their catching depth take a hit with Connor Wong shelved due to a broken finger. Grandal did not participate in spring training with any team, so it’s going to take him a while to ramp up before he’d be an option to help out at the major league level. In the meantime, Carlos Narvaez and Blake Sabol will share the load behind the plate for the Red Sox.

Doyle started the home half of the first inning with a bang, crushing a Quinn Priester slider for a 391-foot (99.3 mph EV) solo shot that gave the Rockies an early edge. He put them ahead once more in the seventh inning with a run-scoring single that plated Mickey Moniak from second base. Doyle also smacked a bases-clearing three-run double in the eighth inning that made it 6-2. With his three-hit attack, the 26-year-old outfielder is now slashing .302/.339/.528 to go along with three long balls, 12 RBI and a stolen base in what has been a terrific start to the 2025 season.

The dynamic 23-year-old outfielder reached on a fielder’s choice in the third inning and attempted to steal his first base with the Rockies, but he was out by an eyelash at second base on a perfect throw from Eric Haase. He then crushed a ball off the wall in right field in the eighth inning, plating Brenton Doyle to extend the Rockies’ lead to five runs at 7-2. Veen has started each of his first three games — and hit second in the lineup on Thursday — though he’s just 2-for-12 (.167) with one RBI thus far. Fantasy managers just have to hope that the Rockies keep the faith and allow him to take his lumps in the lineup.

After the Brewers scratched out a run in the top half of the eighth inning to tie the game at 2-2, the Rockies came right back in their half of the frame as Ryan McMahon smacked a leadoff double and Sean Bouchard worked a walk. Toglia then crushed a Joel Payamps offering for a go-ahead RBI double, then he came around to score on a three-run double off the bat of Brenton Doyle. Toglia also singled twice in the contest, finishing the day 3-for-4. Hopefully this will finally get him going, as Toglia is hitting just .191/.240/.255 with zero homers, one RBI and one stolen base on the year.

The 28-year-old right-hander scattered three hits on the afternoon while issuing a pair of walks. The lone tally against him came as Christian Yelich and William Contreras put together back-to-back doubles in the fourth inning. Feltner generated 10 swings and misses on 86 pitches on the day — four of those on his sweeper — while posting an elite CSW of 36 percent. Still looking for his first victory on the season, he’ll carry an impressive 2.81 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and a 16/4 K/BB ratio (16 innings) into Tuesday’s start against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.