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  • Chad Stevens 3B | COL

    Rockies' Chad Stevens: Fails to make cut

    The Rockies reassigned Stevens to minor-league camp Sunday.

    Stevens is expected to open the season at Triple-A Albuquerque after he was unable to win a bench role with the Rockies coming out of spring training. The 27-year-old made his big-league debut with the Angels in 2025, appearing in five games while going 2-for-13 at the dish.

  • Nicky Lopez 3B | COL

    Rockies' Nicky Lopez: Misses out on Opening Day roster

    The Rockies reassigned Lopez to minor-league camp Sunday.

    Lopez had been vying for a utility spot on the Rockies' Opening Day roster but won't break camp with the big club after posting a .695 OPS across 48 plate appearances in Cactus League play. Unless the Rockies grant him his release to pursue opportunities elsewhere, the 31-year-old infielder is expected to open the season at Triple-A Albuquerque.

  • Graham Pauley 3B | MIA

    Marlins' Graham Pauley: Playing third base Sunday

    Pauley (forearm) will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

    After experiencing tightness in his right forearm early in camp, Pauley had been limited to designated hitter through his first nine spring games, but he's finally been given the green light to debut in the field. The 25-year-old will be part of the Marlins' Opening Day roster, but it's unclear if he'll be deployed as the primary third baseman to begin the season. Connor Norby has outproduced Pauley this spring, but he may be needed in left field to cover for Kyle Stowers (hamstring).

  • Giants' Rafael Devers: Multi-hit effort in spring win

    Devers went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 10-7 Cactus League win over the Guardians.

    Devers hit an RBI single in the third inning and added another single in the fifth before coming around to score. The veteran slugger also doubled in the seventh. Devers slashed .172/.200/.310 with five RBI, three runs scored and one home run across 30 plate appearances in nine Cactus League games. His batting average dipped last season after his trade to San Francisco, though he still logged 35 long balls -- his fourth campaign with at least 30 homers across nine MLB seasons.

  • Austin Riley 3B | ATL

    Braves' Austin Riley: Roaring into regular season

    Riley went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and four RBI in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

    The long ball wasn't a cheap one -- Riley got hold of a Garrett Crochet cutter in the second inning and put it over the ersatz Green Monster at JetBlue Park. It was Riley's fifth homer of the spring, and the third baseman knocked both his doubles off Boston's ace as well. Over 15 Grapefruit League games, Riley is batting .395 (15-for-38) with a 6:8 BB:K, and he looks more than ready for Opening Day.

  • Carter Kieboom 3B | CLE

    Phillies' Carter Kieboom: Moved to Philadelphia

    The Guardians traded Kieboom to the Phillies on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

    Kieboom inked a minor-league deal with the Guardians in mid-January and appeared 16 Cactus League games for Cleveland, posting a .160/.192/.320 slash line with one home run and five RBI in 26 plate appearances. Per Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Kierboom will report to Philadelphia's minor-league camp and likely open the season in Triple-A but could see some major-league action if the Phillies need additional depth at first base.

  • Kyle Farmer 3B | ATL

    Braves' Kyle Farmer: Gets split contract with Atlanta

    Atlanta signed Farmer to a one-year split contract Saturday.

    The 35-year-old infielder was invited to spring training by Atlanta in early February. Across 12 Grapefruit League games, he posted a .400/.417/.514 slash line with one home run and five RBI in 36 plate appearances. A path to the Opening Day roster opened up when Jurickson Profar was suspended for the entire 2026 season after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for a second time in the last year, but Farmer could still begin the season at Triple-A Gwinnett.

  • Eugenio Suarez 3B | CIN

    Reds' Eugenio Suarez: Back in camp

    Suarez went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's spring game against the Cubs.

    A triumphant Suarez returned to Cactus League action following his starring role for Team Venezuela in its victory in the World Baseball Classic final over Team USA. On Friday, he served as Reds' designated hitter, which will be his everyday role in 2026 with occasional starts at corner infield.

  • Nolan Arenado 3B | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Serves as cleanup batter

    Arenado batted fourth and went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI in Friday's spring game against Milwaukee.

    Arenado's bases-loaded, two-out grounder down the third base line made it into the corner in left field and cleared the bases in the second inning. This was Arenado's second game back from the World Baseball Classic, and he's delivered five runs on two doubles from the cleanup spot. This late in spring training, a batting order tends to resemble what it might look like on Opening Day, so it appears Arenado will be in a spot to drive in runs in 2026. The 34-year-od third baseman (who turns 35 in April) is looking to bounce back from two sub-par seasons with St. Louis with a fresh start in the desert.

  • Tyler Freeman 3B | COL

    Rockies' Tyler Freeman: Could begin season on IL

    Freeman (back) remains sidelined and could begin the 2026 season on the injured list, MLB.com reports.

    Freeman was scratched with back tightness Wednesday and has yet to return to action. His status is still ambiguous, though he'll likely need to get back on the field for a Cactus League game to have a chance to avoid the injured list to begin the regular season.

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