Major League Baseball

Mets phenom Benge to start after sizzling spring

Mets prospect Carson Benge, who hit .366 in spring training, will be on the Opening Day roster as the starting right fielder, manager Carlos Mendoza said.

Braves' rotation hit again as Strider to start on IL

In the latest blow to the Braves' starting rotation, right-hander Spencer Strider will begin the season on the injured list after being diagnosed with an oblique strain.

Top Cards prospect Wetherholt makes roster

JJ Wetherholt, the seventh pick in the 2024 amateur draft out of West Virginia, will be on the Cardinals' Opening Day roster.

Woodruff avoids IL stint, to start Brewers' 5th game

The Brewers announced Monday that two-time All-Star right-hander Brandon Woodruff, who had been working his way back from a lat strain, would start their fifth game of the season, March 31 against the Rays.

McCutchen, 39, earns roster spot with Rangers

Veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen, 39, will be on the Opening Day roster for the Rangers after hitting .444 with three doubles and a home run this spring.

Cubs' Suzuki to be placed on IL after WBC injury

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, who suffered a strained knee ligament during the World Baseball Classic, will start the season on the IL, manager Craig Counsell

Blue Jays extend manager Schneider, GM Atkins

The Blue Jays have reached a two-year extension for manager John Schneider and a five-year extension for general manager Ross Atkins.

Tigers sign Seabold, place Brieske on 60-day IL

The Tigers signed right-handed reliever Connor Seabold to a one-year split contract, while reliever Beau Briske was placed on the 60-day injured list.

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