Spring Vibes, March 6; Debuts for Díaz and Holmes, Miller’s role for Oakland, Suarez ready, and more

New York Mets – Making his spring debut, Edwin Díaz retired the side in order while sitting 96-to-98 m.p.h. with his four-seam fastball per Tim Healey on “X”. 

New York Yankees – Making his spring debut, Clay Holmes fired a clean fourth, striking out one. He threw 11 pitches (8 strikes – 72.7 Strike percentage) with no whiffs. Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, also spoke with the closer about his pending free agency at the end of the season.

Oakland A’s – Martín Gallegos of MLB.com posted his five developments from a promising A’s camp, featuring his thoughts about the role of Mason Miller in the upcoming season. He’s made two appearances this spring, retiring five of six batters faced via strikeout (83.3 K%). Pretty, pretty, pretty good. 

San Diego Padres –  A much better outing on Tuesday for Robert Suarez. He worked a scoreless seventh inning, giving up a hit and striking out two on 12 pitches (66.7 Strike%) while producing four whiffs (33.3 SwStr%). He’s also featured by AJ Cassavell for MLB.com, titled ready to be the Padres closer. Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, also reported Yuki Matsui threw a 30 pitch bullpen session, but the reliever would not speculate on his availability on Opening Day in South Korea. 

Seattle MarinersMatt Brash played catch at 60 feet and made 25 throws from with no issues, reported by Ryan Divish on “X”. He also reported Gregory Santos did long toss and may throw off the mound in a few days. Stay tuned. 

Quick Hits

  • Arizona DiamondbacksPaul Sewald fired a clean fifth, striking out one on 11 pitches (6 strikes – 54.5 Strike%) and two whiffs (18.2 SwStr%).
  • Cleveland GuardiansEmmanuel Clase tossed a scoreless fourth, walking one and striking out one. He’s made three appearances, posting a 1.00 WHIP with five strikeouts against one walk.
  • Milwaukee Brewers – A rare rough outing alert for Devin Williams. He allowed two hits, four earned runs, and two walks while striking out one in one–third of the fourth versus the Giants
  • Seattle MarinersAndrés Muñoz fired a clean fourth. He’s made two appearances this spring and recorded two strikeouts with a 0.50 WHIP.