Evening Update - 3/1/2021
Day 2 of actual games, the Mets expect to begin contract negotiations with a few star players soon, & More.
Good evening.
It’s March 1st, 2021, and here’s everything that happened in baseball from 9:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST.
What You Missed While Working
The Mets will begin contract extension discussions “quite soon” with a few of their star players, Sandy Alderson told reporters.
Everything Else
Transactions
Red Sox RHP Marcus Walden cleared waivers and will be outrighted to AAA Worcestor. Walden has a career 4.50 ERA over 106 innings in Boston.
Diamondbacks RHP Keury Mella has cleared waivers and will be outrighted to AAA Reno.
Injuries & Chatter
Note from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts: OF Chris Taylor woke up with a stiff neck and will be down for a couple days.
OF Brandon Nimmo will “probably” be the Mets’ leadoff hitter, manager Luis Rojas said.
Cincinnati OF Jesse Winker was scratched from the lineup today with a sore right hip, says Mark Sheldon.
Rays INF Joey Wendle left today’s game after taking a pitch to the helmet.
Dodgers 1B Matt Davidson considers himself a two-way player and says teams “seem more open to that these days.” He told reporters that he hit 92 MPH on the radar gun while with the White Sox.
Boston Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom tells reporters that SS Xander Bogaerts had an MRI on his sore shoulder and “nothing concerning” was found.
Diamondbacks OF Drew Weeks needs shoulder surgery will miss the entire 2021 season, relays Zach Buchanan.
Notes from Nationals manager Dave Martinez: LHP Seth Romero will be stretched out as a starter this spring. Romero had a rough debut last season, with a 13.5 ERA in 3 appearances; Juan Soto did not play today due to fouling a ball off his right foot yesterday. The team is just being cautious.
Rays OF Kevin Kiermaier took BP on the field today and should progress to live BP tomorrow, per Adam Berry. He has been dealing with a hip issue.
Notes from Angels manager Joe Maddon: Shohei Ohtani will pitch either Thursday or Friday; Anthony Rendon is being held out due to soreness - nothing much to worry about.
The mother of Cal and Billy Ripken has unfortunately passed away.
Katie Krause has been hired as director of public relations for the Orioles, the team announced.
Cardinals OF Harrison Bader has hired the Ballengee group to represent him as he enters his first year of arbitration, per Jon Heyman.
Evening Reading
Must read of the day by Dan Connolly: Trey Mancini tells his story of struggle and strength.
Kevin Goldstein opines the Jarred Kelenic service time question illustrates a broken system.
David Schoenfield looks at the most interesting non-roster invitee for all 30 teams.
Tony La Russa sees some Mookie Betts in Tim Anderson, relays Vinnie Duber.
Jay Jaffe examines the remaining market for Jake Odorizzi.
Will Leitch on each team’s active WAR leader.
A Podcast For The Drive Home
Fantasy Focus Baseball takes a look at rookies and which one are ready to produce.
Random Baseball Rewind
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