ESPN News Services www.espn.com St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright will likely miss “several weeks” after suffering a groin strain during the World Baseball Classic, manager Oliver Marmol told reporters on Thursday. Wainwright, 41, who was scheduled to be the Cardinals’ starter on Opening Day for the seventh time as […]
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New York Mets demote top prospect Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A
ESPN News Services www.espn.com The New York Mets have sent catcher Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse, quashing for now the possibility of putting the prized 21-year-old on the Opening Day roster. Alvarez, who made his major league debut with the Mets near the end of last season, had just three […]
Astros’ Jose Altuve out of action for at least two months
ESPN News Services www.espn.com Houston Astros star second baseman Jose Altuve had surgery to repair a fractured right thumb and will not resume baseball activities for at least two months, general manager Dana Brown said Wednesday. Altuve, playing for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, suffered the injury Saturday when […]
Padres’ Austin Nola, hit in face by pitch, could avoid IL stint
ESPN News Services www.espn.com San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday that there is “still a chance” catcher Austin Nola, who two days earlier was hit in the face by a pitch while batting, will get in another spring training game and be able to start the regular season […]
Diamondbacks C Carson Kelly has fractured forearm from HBP
ESPN News Services www.espn.com Arizona Diamondbacks starting catcher Carson Kelly sustained a fractured forearm after getting hit by a pitch during an exhibition game Monday. Manager Torey Lovullo confirmed the fracture to reporters Tuesday but would not give a timeline on Kelly’s return. Kelly exited Monday’s game against the Chicago […]