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Johnny Cueto
Bochy influenced decision
Cueto chose to sign a minor-league contract with the Rangers because he wants to pitch for a contender and due to his relationship with manager Bruce Bochy, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
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Bobby Dalbec
Role in jeopardy?
Garrett Cooper could be a target for the Red Sox after being designated for assignment by the Cubs, per Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican, which could limit Dalbec's playing time at first base.
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Bryce Miller
Finding success with new splitter
Miller has induced a swing-and-miss on 33 percent of the swings on his new splitter through four starts, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times.
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Willi Castro
No hits with RISP
Castro is 0-for-16 with two walks, one RBI and 10 strikeouts with runners in scoring position this season.
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Carlos Santana
Struggling with RISP
Santana is 0-for-15 with three walks and two RBI with runners in scoring position this season.
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Heston Kjerstad
Promotion coming?
The Orioles are expected to promote Kjerstad to the major leagues after Austin Hays was placed on the 10-day injured list with a calf injury, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
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Ehire Adrianza
Could join big-league roster
According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Adrianza has a locker in the Angels clubhouse ahead of Sunday's game at Cincinnati.
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Anthony Volpe
Excelling with flatter swing
Volpe flattened his swing during the offseason, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, and the shortstop has enjoyed strong early results with a .324/.410/.471 slash line through 78 plate appearances.
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Marcus Stroman
Received offers from Giants, Padres
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Stroman received contract offers from the Giants and Padres before he ultimately signed with the Yankees.
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Naoyuki Uwasawa
MLB debut might come soon
Manager Alex Cora mentioned Uwasawa as a potential rotation option after Garrett Whitlock was placed on the injured list Wednesday with an oblique injury, reports Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican.
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Richard Fitts
Outside chance to join rotation
Fitts is in the mix to be called up by the Red Sox at some point in the near future with Nick Pivetta and Garrett Whitlock recently placed on the injured list.
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Trevor Story
Moving to 60-day IL soon
Manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Story will soon be transferred to the 60-day injured list as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery, reports Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic.
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Paul Blackburn
Historic streak ends
Blackburn's scoreless innings streak to begin the season ended at 22.1 frames Wednesday against the Cardinals, which is a record for the franchise while in Oakland, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com.
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Josh Winckowski
No consideration as starter
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Winckowski hasn't been in consideration to start in the wake of Nick Pivetta's elbow injury, per Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican.
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Matt Wallner
Seeking mental, physical reset
Manager Rocco Baldelli hopes Wallner's demotion to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday will serve as a mental and physical reset, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic.
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Mike Trout
Committed to Halos
Trout said Wednesday a trade "hasn't even crossed [his] mind yet" and that he wants to stay with the Angels, reports Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com.
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Rob Refsnyder
Could see time at first base
Manager Alex Cora said Monday that Refsnyder, who is on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester as he returns from a toe fracture, will be reintroduced to playing first base, per Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald.
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Simeon Woods Richardson
Chance to join rotation soon?
Woods Richardson could receive a look in Minnesota's rotation soon if Louie Varland's early-season struggles continue, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic.
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Louie Varland
Struggling with two strikes
According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Varland has struggled to put hitters away this season and is allowing an .886 OPS with two strikes.
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Cole Irvin
Longer look in rotation?
Irvin could remain in Baltimore's rotation once John Means returns from his forearm injury next week after Tyler Wells was placed on the injured list Tuesday with an elbow issue.
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Jose Caballero
Taking more aggressive approach
Caballero has a 56.1 percent swing rate through 13 games this season, which is an increase of nearly 14 percent compared to 2023.
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Naoyuki Uwasawa
Adjusting to pitch clock
Manager Alex Cora said last Tuesday that Uwasawa needs to get used to the pitch clock and work on his splitter before receiving a look with the Red Sox, per Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic.
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Luis Guerrero
Could debut in 2024
Jim Callis of MLB.com speculates that Guerrero could contribute in Boston's bullpen at some point in 2024.
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Triston Casas
Crushing lefties early
Casas has gone 6-for-19 with a double and two homers in 22 plate appearances against left-handed pitchers this season.
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Brad Keller
Could join big-league rotation
Keller is a candidate to join the big-league rotation Tuesday against the Royals, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
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