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Reds manager David Bell told the Cincinnati Enquirer. that Elly Dela Cruz (Licey) will probably bat second to start the season
Bell noted that De La Cruz’s position in the lineup is where he thinks the most at the plate, and the young shortstop has batted second for much of spring training.
De La Cruz primarily hit in the top half of the Reds’ batting order while he was up top last season.
Although in September as his problems increased.
The switch-hitter had just a .495 OPS with a 40.2 percent strikeout rate against lefties last season.
In the gardens
Amed Rosario (Stars) could spend more time in the outfield as a result of Jonny DeLuca’s absence, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported.
DeLuca is projected to miss the first few weeks of the regular season, while Josh Lowe is also currently sidelined.
As a right-handed hitter, Rosario fits better than left-hander Richie Palacios.
Due to contusion
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Bulls) is out of Tuesday’s lineup against the Yankees.
He was taken out of Sunday’s lineup due to a left knee contusion suffered Saturday and was also not in Monday’s lineup.
Resonance
Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said Monday that Edward Cabrera (Eagles) will undergo an MRI on his injured right shoulder, MLB.com’s Christina De Nicola reports.
Cabrera had to be ruled out of a scheduled Grapefruit League start Sunday against the Astros due to shoulder tightness.
The cuts continue
Yoniel cures (Picked) by Rays: Sent to Minor League camp and could see a promotion to Double-A or Triple-A if he advances.
Curet appeared in two games in spring training and allowed two runs, two hits and three walks while striking out three in two innings.
A Durham, AAA
The Rays sent Junior Caminero (Chosen) to Minor League camp on Monday.
Caminero still has a good chance to spend enough time in the majors in 2024, particularly if he can advance his defense.
A Jacksonville, Triple A
Roddery Muñoz (Eagles) of the Marlins was sent to Jacksonville in Triple A on Monday with his fourth organization in less than a year after the Marlins acquired him in December.
.Split his playing time between Atlanta and Washington’s Triple-A affiliates in 2023, the 23-year-old compiled a 5.42 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 81:53 K:BB in 78 innings.
Sacramento AAA
The Giants sent Randy Rodriguez (Chosen) to Triple-A in Sacramento on Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The 24-year-old was wild this spring, walking eight in four innings of relief. Control issues are nothing new for Rodríguez, who walked 57 in 70 innings in the minors in 2023.
2024-03-12 20:16:43
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