The Opener: Opening Day, Roster Moves, Extensions
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The Opener: Opening Day, Roster Moves, Extensions
"The 2026 season kicks off this evening with a single game set to air on Netflix. The Yankees will head to San Francisco for a game against the Giants that's set to begin at 5:05pm local time."
"All 30 teams, not just the Yankees and Giants, need to get their rosters ready for Opening Day today. That means there will be plenty of roster moves to keep an eye on throughout the day."
"Yesterday, the Cubs and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong finalized a six-year extension that guarantees the All-Star $115MM. That's only the most recent in a busy spring for extensions."
The 2026 MLB season starts with the Yankees playing the Giants on Opening Day, airing on Netflix. The Yankees will miss shortstop Anthony Volpe due to injury, while the Giants welcome new players like Luis Arraez and Harrison Bader. All teams are making roster adjustments, including signing veterans and managing injury lists. Additionally, player extensions are ongoing, with the Cubs recently signing Pete Crow-Armstrong to a six-year, $115MM deal, amidst other contract finalizations across the league.
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