Major League Baseball

Suzuki to miss Cubs' opener after injury in WBC

Seiya Suzuki, who suffered a minor ligament strain in his right knee during the World Baseball Classic, will not play in the Cubs' season opener Thursday against Washington.

Manaea to begin in bullpen as Mets set rotation

The Mets will employ a five-man rotation to begin the season, with Sean Manaea slated to come out of the bullpen in a piggyback role, manager Carlos Mendoza said.

Pirates reassign top prospect Griffin to minors

The Pirates highly touted 19-year-old prospect Konnor Griffin was reassigned to minor league camp on Saturday.

Orioles option Kremer to minors ahead of opener

Baltimore's Dean Kremer will open the season in the minors after he led the Orioles in wins, innings and strikeouts last year.

OF Slater exercises release clause in Tigers deal

After not making the Opening Day roster, outfielder Austin Slater has exercised the release clause in the minor league contract he had signed with the Tigers.

Nationals release right-handed reliever Smith

The Nationals have released right-handed pitcher Drew Smith from his minor league deal.

Veteran OF Grichuk on Yanks' Opening Day roster

Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk, 34, has made the Yankees' Opening Day roster.

Rangers cut ex-Red Sox, Cubs reliever Brasier

Veteran reliever Ryan Brasier has been granted his release by the Rangers.

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