* Also out of Pirates camp, left-hander Francisco Liriano (groin) says he’s “good to go” after throwing 55 pitches in a simulated game today, according to MLB.com. 280 with 12 homers and 41 stolen bases last season, his first full season in the majors.

* The Pirates reached a six-year contract extension with left fielder Starling Marte that is worth $31 million, according to MLB.com. He’s played up to six innings in a game and hasn’t had any setbacks. Kemp, who is coming off ankle and shoulder surgeries in the offseason, has been seeing playing time in minor league games. * The Dodgers haven’t ruled out activating OF Matt Kemp when he is eligible to come off the disabled list, which is April 4, according to MLB.com. The former Old Dominion standout didn’t allow a run in 20 innings this spring, striking out 17. * Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander finished off a dominating spring with 6.1 scoreless innings today against the Phillies. © 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc.E-Pilot Evening Edition Home Page Close Menu “It’s going to change their lineup, but they’re putting in a very good hitter to replace him, I’m sure,’’ Girardi said. Encarnacion is 10-for-22 versus the right-hander, also with two doubles and a homer. He went 1-for-3 in the Indians’ last two games of the regular season then 0-for-5 after taking over for Encarnacion in Cleveland’s 13-inning win in Game 2.īrantley is 3-for-7 with two doubles and a homer against Tanaka, though all of that production came in one game in 2014. We’re probably going to see Brantley, who is a very good hitter in his own right.’’īrantley hasn’t started a game since injuring his right ankle Aug. “Obviously, he’s a very productive hitter and he’s been a productive home run hitter for a long, long time,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. The Yankees, one defeat away from elimination, would certainly benefit from Encarnacion’s absence. I mean, one, we’ve got to check on Edwin. “As far as the lineup goes, I don’t know yet. If they did, then Encarnacion would not only be out for the remainder of the ALDS, but the ALCS, as well.įrancona said that if Encarnacion can’t go Sunday, Michael Brantley - who replaced Encarnacion in the second inning on Friday - would take his spot. “So we’re obviously not going to do anything roster-wise.” “If he’s that close to being available, that’s a really good sign,’’ Francona said. So we’ll take our time and allow to him continue to get treatment.”įrancona said was pleased with the progress the DH had made in less than 24 hours and called the situation “day-to-day.”

I don’t think he’s going to start, but he’s not been ruled out, either. “He is, I would say, I don’t know if remarkably better is a good word, but pretty close,” Francona said before the Indians held an optional workout in The Bronx. It was hardly ideal for a team that is looking to close out the Yankees in the Game 3 of ALDS on Sunday in The Bronx, but manager Terry Francona refused to say the slugger would be unavailable after Encarnacion left Game 2 on Friday with a sprained right ankle suffered when he tried to get back to second base in the bottom of the first inning and his foot bent awkwardly. What the Yankees need from a vital young trio - and the history they're fightingĮdwin Encarnacion showed up for the Indians’ workout at Yankee Stadium on Saturday on crutches and with his right foot in a walking boot. The brutal truth about immediate future of NYC Sports Hal Steinbrenner promises changes after 'dicey' Yankees meeting Hal Steinbrenner doesn't sound ready for any Yankees overhaul

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