The aches and pains of MLB spring training
By Bill Felber
Injuries, apparently minor, struck Gary Sanchez, Carlos Carrasco, and others Saturday. The Rays turned a triple play and more MLB Spring training notes.
Saturday was a day for injuries –and also for comebacks from them — in MLB spring training camps.
In Yankees camp, the news was a sore back belonging to Gary Sanchez. The St. Louis Cardinals bade a surprise farewell to utility infielder Yairo Munoz, who left the team for unspecified reasons. In Royals camp, Adalberto Mondesi talked about returning by opening day. In Indians camp, pitcher Carlos Carrasco suffered yet another physical setback, although manager Terry Francona did not think it would be serious.
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Here are the winners and losers from Saturday.
Winner: David Price, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher
It’s odd to think of David Price as a secondary piece in a trade. From the Dodgers’ standpoint, though, his inclusion in the Boston deal was nearly as significant to their rotation as Mookie Betts was to their regular lineup.
Facing the Colorado Rockies Saturday, Price looked like the pitcher he was during his peak seasons.
Price faced 10 batters across three innings, and he was nearly unhittable. Seven of the nine outs he recorded came on strikeouts. Price also allowed a groundout, a flyout, and a base on balls to Nolan Arenado.