Pittsburgh Pirates – After seeing a report on “X” regarding a lat issue for David Bednar, MLB.com’s injuries and roster moves tab provided some insight on the setback. He felt tightness during his throwing program, and the team will monitor his progress. He’s not appeared in a spring training contest yet. Depending on how long this persists may impact his being ready for Opening Day. This will put more focus on Aroldis Chapman as a handcuff. On Sunday, he fired a clean third, striking out one on 11 pitches (81.8 Strike percentage) and induced three whiffs (27.3 swinging strike rate).
Seattle Mariners – Taking a first run at a roster projection, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com posted some names off of fantasy radars. He also suggested Matt Brash could return by mid-April if his throwing program goes well.
Quick Hits (Notes of Interest from games on March 3)
- Atlanta Braves – Taking over in the fourth, Aaron Bummer gave up three hits and two runs (one earned) while striking out two. Daysbel Hernández fired a clean fifth, striking out two. A.J. Minter collected his first spring win, retiring the side in order in the sixth while striking out one. Pierce Johnson notched his first spring hold, yielding a hit during a scoreless seventh. Joe Jiménez navigated around a hit and a walk while recording all three outs via strikeout in the eighth.
- Chicago Cubs – Hector Neris tossed a scoreless fourth, yielding a hit. He’s logged two appearances this spring and owns a 0.50 WHIP with one strikeout. Adbert Alzolay worked a scoreless fourth allowing a hit and striking out one. He’s also appeared in two contests and sports a 0.50 WHIP with two strikeouts.
- Chicago White Sox – Jordan Leasure worked a scoreless sixth, walking one and striking out two, with this clip courtesy of the Pitching Ninja showing his arsenal.
- Los Angeles Angels – Suffering his first blown save this spring, Carlos Estévez served up a solo home run and struck out one in the third inning. Drew Pomeranz tossed a scoreless fourth, yielding a hit and striking out one. Adam Cimber retired the side in order in the fifth. Zach Plesac collected his second spring win. He logged two scoreless frames giving up a hit and a walk while striking out three.
- Minnesota Twins – A better outing for Jhoan Durán (MIN), but he gave up two hits and recorded a strikeout in the third against the Rays. He threw 17 pitches (11 strikes – 64.7 Strike percentage) and induced four whiffs (23.5 swinging strike percentage).
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