#spring-training-decisions

#spring-training-decisions

You would have to think the receiver situation is probably the most disappointing. Obviously, you go hard after Alec Pierce, and it was no secret that his preference was to go back to the Indianapolis. Pivoting to Romeo Doubs, taking a swing and missing there.

St. John Bosco, with a record of 11-3, has shown strong performance, particularly from pitcher Julian Garcia, who is back in dominant form after injury. This has solidified their position at the top of the rankings.

In seven games before today, Alcantara had already logged six hits, including two doubles, three homers, and four walks, good for a 1.025 OPS.

I think it was good. Came up, obviously a young guy, didn't really know what to expect. Obviously struggled at the start. Being in a new clubhouse, being around guys who had show time, kind of everything, playing against better competition. I think just getting up here, getting my feet wet, it made the transition coming into this year super easy, just because I'm pretty comfortable.

Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly was scratched from a scheduled live batting practice over the weekend due to mid-back tightness, according to a report from Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Kelly and manager Torey Lovullo indicated at the time that the decision was mostly precautionary, but Kelly was still sent for an MRI in order to determine the severity of the issue.