The Opener: Spring Training, Westburg, Rays
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The Opener: Spring Training, Westburg, Rays
"Baseball games are officially back today! Five games between MLB clubs are on the docket, starting with the Yankees and Orioles at 1:05pm local time. Later in the afternoon, the Royals and Rangers, Cubs and White Sox, Diamondbacks and Rockies, as well as the Padres and Mariners will all face off. Trevor Rogers, Jameson Taillon, and Stephen Kolek are among the names making their 2026 debuts today."
"Westburg update incoming: Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg has been sidelined in camp so far, first due to an oblique strain but now also due to a possible elbow injury. Westburg was recently sent for imaging on his ailing elbow. President of baseball operations Mike Elias is scheduled to meet with the media at 9:50am ET, per MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko, and will likely provide an update on his third baseman."
"Elsewhere in the AL East, the Rays are dealing with an injury scare of their own. Right-hander Edwin Uceta is headed for imaging on what the club has described as a "cranky" right shoulder that has continued to cause him discomfort. An update on Uceta's status seems likely over the next couple of days, but it would be a tough pill for Tampa to swallow if the righty is set to miss significant time."
Spring Training opens with five MLB clubs scheduled to play today, beginning with Yankees vs. Orioles at 1:05pm local time and additional matchups featuring the Royals, Rangers, Cubs, White Sox, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Padres and Mariners. Trevor Rogers, Jameson Taillon, and Stephen Kolek are among pitchers making 2026 debuts. The Grapefruit League will stage exhibitions with the Red Sox vs. Northeastern and the Twins vs. the University of Minnesota. Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg has been sidelined with an oblique strain and now a possible elbow injury, and he was sent for imaging. Rays right-hander Edwin Uceta is headed for imaging on a "cranky" right shoulder after ongoing discomfort. Updates on both injuries are expected soon.
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