Morning Update - 2/25/2021
The A's take a chance on a former top prospect, Bregman says his tweaked hamstring isn't an issue, & more.
Good morning. Only three days until actual games!
It’s February 25th, 2021 and here’s everything that happened in the world of baseball from 5:00 PM EST yesterday to 9:00 AM EST today.
The Most Important Thing
The Pirates acquired OF Dustin Fowler from the Athletics for cash considerations. The A’s had designated Fowler for assignment earlier in the week. A former highly-touted prospect, Fowler has 203 major league appearances, with a .224/.256/.354 line. To make room for Fowler, the Pirates placed LHP Austin Davis on the 60-day IL. Davis is dealing with a sprained left elbow.
Everything Else
Tigers prospect Spencer Torkelson will be limited the next few days, relays Jason Beck. He has a small cut on his right index finger.
Astros 3B Alex Bregman responded this article about his tweaked hamstring with the reply “If the season started today I’d be good to go.”
INF Marwin Gonzalez’s deal with the Red Sox is now official. One year, $3 million. To make room for Gonzalez, the Sox designated RHP Marcus Walden for assignment.
Former White Sox hitting coach Todd Stevenson is returning to the team as a special assistant under EVP Ken Williams, per James Fegan.
Posts With Your Toast
MLB.com with baseball’s 25 best players under 25 years old.
Vladimir Guererro Jr impresses with a change in mentality and improved fitness, writes Shi Davidi.
Reds prospect Jose Garcia is aiming high in camp & aiming to make the opening day roster, says Mark Sheldon.
Anne Rogers’ thinks Carlos Santana’s patient approach is perfect for Kansas City.
Jeremy Nygaard on fixing what is clearly broken: service time.
Mark Kiszla says Charlie Blackmon doesn’t care what people think about the Nolan Arenado-less Rockies.
Carter Kieboom is confident he can keep his 3B job, writes Jesse Dougherty.
Tony Wolfe checks in on the Padres bullpen.
Random Baseball Rewind
Foul Tips
With Major League Baseball’s help, baseball returns to HBCU Xavier University of Louisiana.
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