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J. Ruiz - RP

CWS

Jose Ruiz has not yet arrived at summer camp with the White Sox.

White Sox manager Rick Renteria declined to discuss the situation during a Zoom call with reporters on Friday, which suggests that the absence is probably related to COVID-19. Ruiz was set to battle for a spot in middle relief after pitching to a 5.63 ERA and 35/24 K/BB ratio in 40 innings last season.

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D. Hall - SP

BAL

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde confirmed Friday that LHP prospect D.L. Hall is a candidate to be added to the team's player pool.

Hall ranked 47th on Baseball America's latest top-100 prospects list after pitching to a 3.46 ERA with 116 strikeouts in 80 2/3 innings (17 starts, two relief appearances) last summer at High-A Frederick. Even if he's added to the player pool, the 21-year-old seems doubtful to actually make his MLB debut in 2020.

Added 3:47 pm (EST)

Joe Trezza on Twitter

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H. Pence - RF

Hunter Pence is undergoing an MRI on right foot.

The foot has apparently been bothering Pence for a while, maybe before he arrived at summer camp workouts in San Francisco. The results of the MRI should be available by the end of the day Friday.

Added 3:34 pm (EST)

Henry Schulman on Twitter

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J. Means - SP

BAL

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde announced Friday that John Means will be the team's Opening Day starter.

Means was the obvious choice after earning an All-Star nod in 2019 and finishing second in the American League Rookie of the Year balloting with a 3.60 ERA, 1.135 WHIP, and 121/38 K/BB ratio in 155 innings. Baltimore is set to kick off the 60-game schedule on July 24 against the Red Sox.

Added 3:31 pm (EST)

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E. Rodríguez - SP

BOS

Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke acknowledged Friday that "time is running out" for Eduardo Rodriguez (COVID-19) to be ready for the start of the season.

“We need to hear some good news pretty soon," added the new Red Sox skipper. Rodriguez was apparently diagnosed during MLB's intake testing for summer camp and has yet to appear in any workouts at Fenway Park. Nathan Eovaldi seems to be lined up for Boston's Opening Day start, and he'll presumably be followed by Martin Perez, Ryan Weber, and Brian Johnson. It's a very weak-looking group without E-Rod.

Added 3:13 pm (EST)

Sean McAdam on Twitter

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V. Guerrero Jr. - 3B

TOR

Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Friday that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is "going to focus on first base and designated hitter" during summer camp.

Montoyo said that third base is still an option for Guerrero, but it won't be his primary position anymore. Most figured Vlad Jr. would have to move across the diamond at some point, but it's happening sooner than expected. Hopefully, having less pressure on him defensively will help to unlock his massive offensive potential. Guerrero will flip-flop positions with Travis Shaw, who now will be the team's primary third baseman.

Added 1:58 pm (EST)

Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter

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R. Martin - C

Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle writes that Russell Martin is "one name to consider" as the Giants look for catching help after Buster Posey opted out of the 2020 season.

Martin is now 37 and has been a well below average hitter for a few years. However, he's viewed as a good clubhouse guy and the Giants are thin at catcher if they don't want to hand the job to Joey Bart yet. Martin makes sense as an adequate fill-in.

Added 1:14 pm (EST)

Henry Schulman on Twitter

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T. Skubal - SP

DET

Tigers placed LHP Tarik Skubal on the 10-day injured list.

No explanation was provided for the move. Skubal is one of the team's top pitching prospects and might have a shot to debut at some point this season, if he's healthy.

Added 12:22 pm (EST)

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I. Paredes - 3B

DET

Tigers placed INF Isaac Paredes on the 10-day injured list.

No reason was provided for the move. If he's healthy, Paredes has a shot to debut this season.

Added 12:07 pm (EST)

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A. Faedo - SP

DET

Tigers placed RHP Alex Faedo on the 10-day injured list.

No reason was given for the move. Faedo has a chance to make some starts for the Tigers this season, if healthy.

Added 12:03 pm (EST)

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S. Alcántara - SS

DET

Tigers placed INF Sergio Alcantara on the 10-day injured list.

The team has not specified an injury for Alcantara.

Added 11:54 am (EST)

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K. Jansen - RP

Kenley Jansen is still not in Dodgers' summer camp but is expected to arrive "soon," per manager Dave Roberts.

The team hasn't revealed why Jansen remains away, but Roberts believes his closer will have time to be ready by Opening Day. “He’s been moving around and so I think he’ll be ready,” said Roberts. “Obviously, every day on the calendar that we don’t see him, certainly it makes it a little more difficult. But I’m still confident we have enough time.” The Dodgers have nine players that have yet to report, with Pedro Báez, Gavin Lux, A.J. Pollock, Scott Alexander, Keibert Ruiz, Zach Reks, Cody Thomas and Edwin Uceta joining Jansen.

Added 11:25 am (EST)

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J. Ruiz - RP

CWS

Jose Ruiz has not yet arrived at summer camp with the White Sox.

Added 4:31 pm (EST)

Daryl Van Schouwen on Twitter

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D. Hall - SP

BAL

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde confirmed Friday that LHP prospect D.L. Hall is a candidate to be added to the team's player pool.

Added 3:47 pm (EST)

Joe Trezza on Twitter

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H. Pence - RF

Hunter Pence is undergoing an MRI on right foot.

The foot has apparently been bothering Pence for a while, maybe before he arrived at summer camp workouts in San Francisco. The results of the MRI should be available by the end of the day Friday.

Added 3:34 pm (EST)

Henry Schulman on Twitter

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J. Means - SP

BAL

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde announced Friday that John Means will be the team's Opening Day starter.

Added 3:31 pm (EST)

Roch Kubatko on Twitter

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E. Rodríguez - SP

BOS

Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke acknowledged Friday that "time is running out" for Eduardo Rodriguez (COVID-19) to be ready for the start of the season.

Added 3:13 pm (EST)

Sean McAdam on Twitter

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V. Guerrero Jr. - 3B

TOR

Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Friday that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is "going to focus on first base and designated hitter" during summer camp.

Added 1:58 pm (EST)

Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter

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R. Martin - C

Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle writes that Russell Martin is "one name to consider" as the Giants look for catching help after Buster Posey opted out of the 2020 season.

Added 1:14 pm (EST)

Henry Schulman on Twitter

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T. Skubal - SP

DET

Tigers placed LHP Tarik Skubal on the 10-day injured list.

No explanation was provided for the move. Skubal is one of the team's top pitching prospects and might have a shot to debut at some point this season, if he's healthy.

Added 12:22 pm (EST)

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