9-5 Baseball Update - 3/11/2021
9-5 Baseball Update - 3/11/2021
Forrest Whitley to have Tommy John surgery, the Rangers will allow 100% capacity, & more.
Good morning.
It’s March 11th, 2021 and here’s everything that happened in the world of baseball over the last 24 hours.
The Most Important Thing
Unfortunate news for top Astros prospect Forrest Whitley. There were rumblings the other day that Whitley would need Tommy John surgery after his UCL sprain earlier this week, and yesterday manager Dusty Baker made the news official.
Whitley has dealt with injuries and suspension since he was selected #17 overall in 2016.
Everything Else
Wednesday Recaps
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Three Minnesota Twins minor-league instructors have been dismissed for violating COVID protocols, per Dan Hayes. Donegal Fergus (hitting), Billy Boyer (infield) and Michael Thomas (catching) were all let go by the team.
Blue Jays RHP Jacob Waguespack has cleared waivers and will be outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo.
The Angels have reassigned LHP Hector Yan to minor league camp.
Injuries/Chatter
The Texas Rangers plan to allow 100% capacity at their homes games this season at Globe Life Field. The park can hold up to 40,518 fans.
Yankee C Robinson Chirinos left yesterday’s game after getting hit with a pitch on the right hand.
Red Sox OF Franchy Cordero has been cleared to workout. He had been out on the COVID IL.
Notes from Astros manager Dusty Baker: the leading candidates to bat leadoff are Carlos Correa and Myles Straw; C Jason Castro was back on the field yesterday after dealing with a strained oblique.
Notes from Yankees manager Aaron Boone: Luke Voit will DH in today’s game. He was scratched on Tuesday due to knee soreness.
Notes from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts: Cody Bellinger, who had offseason shoulder surgery, will play CF in next Tuesday’s game; Brusdar Graterol touched 96 in his first bullpen session of the spring; Roberts is not ready to name an opening day starter.
Reds 1B Joey Votto confirmed that he had been diagnosed with COVID and has been put on the IL.
Notes from Marlins GM Kim Ng: RHP Jorge Guzman will be out for a while with right elbow inflammation; RHP Sixto Sanchez has a bullpen session on Thursday. RHP Jordan Holloway is throwing bullpen sessions but she isn’t sure of his timetable.
Notes from A’s manager Bob Melvin: Mike Fiers is dealing with a back issue that will keep him a little behind; Trevor Rosenthal feeling better after suffering a groin strain and will likely throw off a mound later this week.
Padres RHP Jacob Nix may need Tommy John surgery, reports Dennis Lin.
Reds 2B Max Schrock left yesterday’s game with a right calf injury.
Nationals OF Juan Soto was held out yesterday after “feeling a little ill.” Manager Dave Martinez said he didn’t think it was a COVID situation.
Giants OF Luis Alexander Basabe has a left wrist muscle sprain but no break.
Posts With Your Toast
Kevin Acee with several good notes on the Padres.
Adam McCalvy says Brewers 2B/SS Brice Turang is finding his power stroke and has a chance to be special.
Susan Slusser on the Giants hot-hitting infield.
The Cuban tradition for the White Sox is alive and well, writes Vinnie Duber, and it’s fueling the team’s past, present, & future.
Jessica Kleinschmidt details what Sergio Romo taught Chris Bassitt about his famous slider grip.
James Fegan with some White Sox notes.
Podcast Recommendation
MLB Pipeline breaks down MLB.com’s top 30 list.
Random Baseball Rewind
Foul Tips
The sports card market is going crazy right now. Here’s a guide on breaking into collecting tobacco cards from the pre-war era.
Former player, manager, and pitching coach Norm Sherry has passed away at age 89.
God bless and good day!
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