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  • Marcus Semien 2B | NYM

    Rangers' Marcus Semien: Scratched due to stomach virus

    Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that Semien was scratched from Wednesday's Cactus League lineup versus the Reds due to "a little stomach virus," Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    The veteran second baseman should be ready to play in a day or two. Semien has gone 6-for-32 with a couple home runs so far this spring.

  • Justin Foscue 1B | TEX

    Rangers' Justin Foscue: Sent to minor-league camp

    The Rangers optioned Foscue to minor-league camp Wednesday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Foscue came into camp likely on the outside looking in for a roster spot and didn't do anything to change minds with a .631 OPS during Cactus League play. The 26-year-old went just 2-for-42 at the dish for the Rangers last season and will begin the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Round Rock.

  • JJ Wetherholt 2B | STL

    Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt: Reassigned to minors camp

    The Cardinals reassigned Wetherholt to minor-league camp Wednesday.

    Wetherholt was given lots of playing time this spring but didn't do much at the plate, going 2-for-20 with one home run, three stolen bases and a 5:6 K:BB. The top prospect is slated to open the 2025 season either at High-A Peoria or Double-A Springfield.

  • Lenyn Sosa 2B | CHW

    White Sox's Lenyn Sosa: Making case for role

    Sosa has gone 8-for-22 with four walks and six strikeouts in Cactus League action.

    Sosa entered spring training with a strong chance to make the Opening Day roster because he was out of minor-league options. His performance on the field has further helped his case, though it is worth noting that he has only two extra-base hits with no home runs. Sosa doesn't have a clear role in the lineup, but he closed the 2024 campaign with a 1.018 OPS across his final 21 games, giving him more potential than many of the White Sox's projected regulars.

  • Josh Rojas 3B | CHW

    White Sox's Josh Rojas: Projected to start at second base

    Rojas is expected to begin the regular season as the White Sox's second baseman, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

    Rojas joined the White Sox this winter and is one of the few established veterans who is projected to be on the Opening Day roster. While he's played the majority of his career at third base, he's also been roughly an average defensive second baseman. Rojas has also had a decent spring at the plate, maintaining a .304 batting average with two extra-base hits and two stolen bases across 23 at-bats.

  • Royals' Michael Massey: Getting time at multiple positions

    Massey has been playing left field this spring in addition to second base, but he is likely to split time at second base with Jonathan India, MLB.com reports. Massey is hitting .385 (10-for-26) this spring.

    India should be Kansas City's everyday leadoff hitter but could play several different positions. Massey should sit against most left-handed pitchers, and it's unclear if or when he'll play the outfield. That said, the added versatility can only help him stay in the lineup.

  • Jace Jung 2B | DET

    Tigers' Jace Jung: Hits first spring home run

    Jung went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.

    Jung has been struggling this spring, as he entered Tuesday's contest just 3-for-22 with no home runs, but he showed a little spark in this one. Despite his slump, the 24-year-old is in a good position to serve as Detroit's Opening Day third baseman with Matt Vierling (shoulder) currently on the shelf. Jung batted .241 with a .666 OPS and no long balls across 34 games during his MLB debut in 2024, but he has the talent to improve on those numbers in his first full season in the majors.

  • Vidal Brujan 2B | ATL

    Cubs' Vidal Brujan: Makes initial roster

    Brujan will travel with the Cubs for their two-game series against the Dodgers in Tokyo on March 18 and 19, Jesse Friedman of MLB.com reports.

    Brujan will serve as infield depth in Tokyo with Nico Hoerner (forearm) not making the trip. Rule 5 pick Gage Workman also made the roster. Hoerner's eventual return could squeeze both players out of the picture, but for the time being, Brujan appears set to see time at second base alongside Jon Berti, while Workman will also be in the mix. All three players could also see time at third, though top prospect Matt Shaw is seemingly the top option there.

  • David Bote 2B | LAD

    Dodgers' David Bote: Headed to minor-league camp

    Bote was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Dodgers on Tuesday.

    Bote impressed during the spring, batting .400 with two home runs, nine RBI and seven runs scored over 30 at-bats in 14 games. The 31-year-old signed a minor-league deal with Los Angeles in December and he'll now likely open the season with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

  • Hye Seong Kim 2B | LAD

    Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim: Dispatched to OKC

    The Dodgers optioned Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

    Kim began spring training with a chance to win a spot in the Dodgers' infield unit. However, he slashed just .207/.303/.310 across 33 plate appearances during Cactus League play, so the team will send him to Triple-A to continue developing. The 26-year-old was a career .304 hitter during his eight seasons in Korea, so there's still plenty of reason to believe he'll contribute for the big-league club eventually.

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