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  • Trey Sweeney SS | DET

    Tigers' Trey Sweeney: Starting season on IL

    The Tigers placed Sweeney (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

    The 25-year-old suffered the right shoulder strain at the start of camp and was unable to play in any games during spring training. Sweeney will require a rehab assignment to get some games in before returning from the IL. Even once healthy, he could be ticketed for the minors with top prospect Kevin McGonigle beginning the season as Detroit's primary shortstop.

  • Brett Wisely 2B | ATL

    Braves' Brett Wisely: Jettisoned from 40-man roster

    Atlanta designated Wisely for assignment Wednesday.

    Wisely bounced around to multiple organizations this offseason and was ultimately unable to capture a spot on Atlanta's Opening Day roster. The utility player's versatility could pique the interest of clubs via waivers.

  • Braves' Hurston Waldrep: Lands on IL

    Atlanta placed Waldrep (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

    Waldrep isn't expected to be available to make his season debut until June or July after he underwent an arthroscopic procedure Feb. 23 to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. Atlanta could shift him to the 60-day IL at some point in the coming weeks when the team needs to free up another spot on the 40-man roster.

  • Danny Young RP | ATL

    Braves' Danny Young: Moves to IL

    Atlanta placed Young (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

    Young is unlikely to be ready to make his season debut for Atlanta until later this summer while he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent back in May. The southpaw reliever could be shifted to the 60-day IL at some point when Atlanta needs to open up another spot on the 40-man roster.

  • Bennett Sousa RP | HOU

    Astros' Bennett Sousa: Lands on injured list

    The Astros placed Sousa (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

    Sousa will get a late start to the season after tweaking his oblique in mid-March. He collected a 2.84 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 59:15 K:BB across 50.2 innings in 2025 and will fill a key relief role again for the Astros, once healthy.

  • Braves' AJ Smith-Shawver: Opens season on 15-day IL

    Atlanta placed Smith-Shawver (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

    Smith-Shawver is still on the mend from the Tommy John surgery he underwent June 9 of last year and isn't expected to be ready to pitch for Atlanta until late in the 2026 season, if at all. Atlanta will eventually move him to the 60-day IL when it needs to open up another spot on the 40-man roster.

  • Travis Adams RP | MIN

    Twins' Travis Adams: Shelved with triceps strain

    The Twins placed Adams (triceps) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

    Adams has been out since early March with what the club had referred to as elbow inflammation, but evidently the injury is more so to his triceps. He resumed mound work last week but will need some time to ramp back up.

  • Bailey Horn P | DET

    Tigers' Bailey Horn: Moves to injured list

    The Tigers placed Horn (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

    Horn underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow during the offseason and continues to work through his rehab program. The left-hander has been throwing bullpen sessions but will likely require a handful of rehab appearances after missing spring training.

  • Shohei Ohtani DH | LAD

    Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani: Posts 11 punchouts in final tuneup

    Ohtani completed four innings in an exhibition start against the Angels on Tuesday, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out 11 batters. He also went 1-for-2 as a hitter.

    Ohtani looked dominant for most of the outing, racking up 17 whiffs among his 86 pitches and getting 11 of his 12 outs via strikeout. The only negative about his punchout spree is that it drove up his pitch count -- per Jack Harris of the California Post, the Dodgers intended for the two-way star to get into the sixth inning, but he ended up completing only four frames. Ohtani may have run out of steam a bit in the fifth, as he gave up three straight hits -- all of which were singles -- before being lifted, and all three runners eventually came around to score. Regardless, Ohtani showcased his overpowering arsenal in the outing, and it's a great sign for his readiness as a pitcher for the start of the season that he was able to approach 90 pitches. He's slated to make his first start as a pitcher Tuesday against the Guardians at Dodger Stadium.

  • Tigers' Sawyer Gipson-Long: Lands on injured list

    The Tigers placed Gipson-Long (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

    The right-hander sustained the injury during the offseason and was working through his rehab program during spring training. Gipson-Long was throwing bullpen sessions late in camp and will likely need a rehab assignment before being cleared for his season debut with Detroit.

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