Effectively the Braves’ season informally began, as pitchers and catchers reported, with many of the group now current at Spring Coaching. In stark distinction to final 12 months’s refrain of “World Sequence or bust”, the group seems to be taking a extra measured tone of confidence after a battle of a 2024 season. Ronald Acuna Jr. has reportedly been in high type…in batting observe not less than. It’s a excellent signal to see him doing nicely in mid-February, with loads of time till the common season begins to proceed recovering from his second ACL tear. In different information, the uniforms appear to be again to their previous high quality, so we don’t should take care of that scandal once more.
Braves Information
Matt Olson was requested about some statements made in spring final 12 months and took a extra diplomatic tone, whereas sustaining confidence within the group.
Our terrific prospect group ranked the highest instruments at each class among the many prospects within the farm system.
Ivan requested the query “Which participant not at the moment on the roster will make the lively roster when camp breaks for the common season?”
MLB Information
The Padres seemingly out of nowhere signed Nick Pivetta to a 4 12 months $55 million take care of two opt-outs in a pleasant deal for the pitcher who had been damage by receiving the qualifying provide. It’s additionally a little bit of a wierd deal for the Padres, who’ve been rumored to be seeking to shed cash by way of buying and selling one in all their well-paid pitchers this offseason and have but to take action.
The Tigers signed reliever John Brebbia to a one 12 months deal price $2.75 million assured, with a $4 million membership choice on the again.
DL Corridor has been shut down for a number of weeks for the Brewers with a lat pressure, as these preliminary accidents begin to are available in from the start of Spring Coaching.
Anthony Rendon is getting a hip surgical procedure and can miss a whole lot of time, persevering with the saga that has been his disastrous contract for the Angels and placing his future within the sport doubtful.
The Marlins lastly made a significant league addition of (restricted) observe, signing Cal Quantrill to a 1 12 months $3.5 million deal.
