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Manaea to begin in bullpen as Mets set rotation

The Mets will employ a five-man rotation to begin the season, with Sean Manaea slated to come out of the bullpen in a piggyback role, manager Carlos Mendoza said.

OF Slater exercises release clause in Tigers deal

After not making the Opening Day roster, outfielder Austin Slater has exercised the release clause in the minor league contract he had signed with the Tigers.

Nationals release right-handed reliever Smith

The Nationals have released right-handed pitcher Drew Smith from his minor league deal.

Veteran OF Grichuk on Yanks' Opening Day roster

Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk, 34, has made the Yankees' Opening Day roster.

Rangers cut ex-Red Sox, Cubs reliever Brasier

Veteran reliever Ryan Brasier has been granted his release by the Rangers.

Family of ex-Yankees player Gardner sues resort

The family of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Costa Rican resort where their 14-year-old son Miller was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning last year.

Clase, Ortiz put on unpaid non-disciplinary leave

As they await trial for an alleged pitch-rigging scheme, Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were transferred to unpaid non-disciplinary leave Friday following an agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association.

Rookie Painter makes Phils' roster as No. 5 starter

Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter has made the Phillies' Opening Day roster as the No. 5 starter, manager Rob Thomson announced Friday

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