New York Mets Make Roster Moves Due to Injuries and Personal Reasons
The New York Mets have made roster moves due to injuries and personal reasons affecting their players. Drew Smith placed on injured list for shoulder inflammation, while Starling Marte on bereavement list. Mark Vientos and Dedniel Nunez called up to fill roster spots. Smith’s MRI results show no structural damage, with hopes for return after 15 days. Concerns about Smith’s high walk rate despite solid ERA. Smith reintroduced cutter pitch with promising results. Mets closely monitoring Smith’s recovery while Vientos and Nunez get opportunity to contribute.
Washington Nationals Make Roster Moves Prior to Series Opener Against Dodgers
Washington Nationals made several transactions prior to their series opener against the Dodgers. Nick Senzel returned from a fractured thumb, leading to Trey Lipscomb being sent back to Triple-A Rochester. Keibert Ruiz was placed on the 10-day injured list with influenza, and Drew Millas was recalled from Rochester. Manager Davey Martinez expressed the difficulty of demoting Lipscomb, who had been performing well. Despite this, Martinez remains optimistic about his potential and aims for him to return stronger. Senzel, who signed with the Nationals in December, made a quick recovery from his thumb injury and is now back in the lineup.
New York Yankees to Kick Off 2024 MLB Season Against Houston Astros
The New York Yankees are gearing up to kick off the 2024 MLB season with an away game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The game is scheduled for Thursday, March 28, with a start time of 4:10 p.m. Eastern. Following the conclusion of their spring training, the Yankees participated in a couple of exhibition games in Mexico. The players who didn’t join the Mexico trip and made it to the 26-man roster will rendezvous with the team after wrapping up their camp in Tampa, Florida. The Yankees are looking to bounce back from their disappointing performance in the previous year, making significant moves during the offseason and missing their star pitcher, Gerrit Cole, who has been sidelined due to an elbow injury. For fans eager to catch the action, the game will be broadcasted on YES for television viewers and can be heard on WFAN 660/101.9 FM and WADO 1280 for radio listeners, as well as available for streaming on fubo.tv.