MLB In Brief: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. In Practice | Fernando Valenzuela Honored

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in training

He wants to be ready for the next season.

And to help him win, veterans will assist him.

A receiver for the Jays

Jamie Ritchie will bring depth to Buffalo.

Sounds like the #BlueJays are signing minor league journeyman Jamie Ritchie to a minors deal. Some much needed depth behind the plate to pair with Rob Brantly.

— Eric Treuden (@ETreuden) February 3, 2023

Fernando Valenzuela honored

His number 34 will be retired by the Dodgers.

The Dodgers will retire Fernando Valenzuela’s No. 34 in August, the organization announced.

The jersey retirement will come during a three-day celebration from Aug. 11-13 the team is dubbing “Fernandomania” weekend.https://t.co/zlbynDnarl

— The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) February 4, 2023

Chad Kuhl in Washington

We’re talking about a contract for minors.

Aaron Sanchez will do the same with the Twins.

A cactus start for Shohei Ohtani

Afterwards, he will head to Japan to prepare for the World Classic.

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to head to Japan for the World Baseball Classic on March 1, #Angels GM Perry Minasian said. Ohtani will make one Cactus League start before leaving.

—Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) February 4, 2023

The redemption of Fernando Tatis Jr.

He wants to give it his all in 2023.

After a lost year, Fernando Tatis Jr. is back in the fold. He’ll join a team that just reached the NLCS. He’s also coming off a PED suspension, 3 surgeries and 565 days between big league baseball games. He looked ahead to his 2023 season today: https://t.co/KbEWQCVOfu

— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) February 4, 2023

February 4, 2023