MLB In Brief: Mitch White Had A Sore Shoulder | Victor Martinez In Toronto

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Mitch White suffered from shoulder pain this winter

It’s delayed his starting pitching preparation, but he’s in contention for the final spot in the rotation.

Mitch White had a right shoulder impingement earlier this off-season.

He’s past it now, but that delayed his build-up to a starter’s workload. It’s still White vs. Kikuchi for the No. 5 job, but that will be an early factor. #BlueJays

— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) February 16, 2023

And if all goes well, at the end of the season, this position will belong to Hyun-Jin Ryu.

#Bluejays manager John Schneider says Hyun-Jin Ryu’s recovery is in schedule and if he is able to return I’m late season he would slide right into the rotation.

— Rob Longley (@longleysunsport) February 16, 2023

The beautiful rotation of the Rays

Is there a better rotation in MLB in 2023?

Victor Martinez in Toronto

He becomes a special assistant with the Blue Jays. He knows Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins well from their time in Cleveland.

News: Victor Martínez has joined the #BlueJays front office as a special assistant. He has a strong relationship with Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins from their time together in Cleveland. @MLBNetwork @MLB @Sportsnet

—Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) February 16, 2023

Chris Sale wants to give it his all

He wants the Sox to get their money’s worth.

Chris Sale needs to prove he was worth his contract, writes @BuckinBoston.

It’s important for the Red Sox to see what they have in the lefty — not just for 2023, but for 2024, for 2025, for 2026. https://t.co/ybaj1mY4R2

— The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) February 15, 2023

A return to basics

Andrew McCutchen is happy to be back in Pittsburgh.

Let’s talk about Rafael Devers’ defense

Can he be a good long-term third baseman?

After signing the largest contract in Red Sox history, Rafael Devers is projected to produce at the plate for years to come.

It’s his defense at third base that carries more uncertainty.@jcmccaffrey details what Devers is doing to improve his glove:https://t.co/ur1r5qvPK2

— The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) February 16, 2023

11 years ago

Gary Carter has died aged 57.

It was 11 years ago today that former Expos catcher and Hall of Famer Gary Carter died at age 57 from brain cancer. Here’s column I wrote six years ago about the love affair between him and his wife, Sandy, when she was back in Montreal. https://t.co/PZNVB3kyRa

— Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) February 16, 2023

Shohei Ohtani will have to get used to it

He doesn’t want to talk about his contract…but it’s the hot topic in MLB.

Shohei Ohtani doesn’t want to talk about free agency. Unfortunately for him, no one really wants to talk about anything else. https://t.co/eb1qtYCMw4

— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) February 16, 2023

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