Baseball Chatter 04/30

Since 2013 the Red Sox have has had how many third basemen? Answer in comment section!

Lots of injury news today, let’s get that out of the way first.

Ian Desmond will be activated today, likely making his debut taking the spot of Gerardo Parra in left field.

Noah Syndergaard refused to undergo an MRI because he felt he knew his body well enough. General manager Sandy Alderson said, “I can’t strap him down and throw him in the tube.”

I’m pretty in tune with my body. That’s exactly why I refused to take the MRI. I knew there was nothing happening in there.Noah Syndergaard

Looks like manager Dave Roberts made a decision on where to put Rich Hill when he returns from his blistery DL stint.

Adam Eaton will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. Michael Taylor will see everyday at bats for the foreseeable future.

 

There have been 165 players sent to the 10-day disabled list so far this season. Last year at this time there were only 147 players on the 15-day DL.

Gary Sanchez could return in time for next weekend’s series against the Cubs

Shelby Miller has decided to undergo Tommy John surgery

Giants confirmed Madison Bumgarner has officially been diagnosed with a grade 2 strain Two months of rehab and 3-4 weeks to rebuild arm strength.

David Price will throw light bullpen Monday and another simulation game Thursday. We are all quite encouraged with his progress

Aaron Nola complained of back discomfort after he threw two-innings in a simulated game Friday.

Team News

The Diamondbacks are the first National League club to record 11 or more strikeouts in six consecutive games. The only other major league team to accomplish the feat was Cleveland in eight straight games from Sept. 16-23, 2014.

Kelvin Herrera is drawing interest from the Nationals

 

 

 

Alex Bregman has been moved down to ninth in the order. The rookie has had a tough first month. What did Uncle Larry Schecter know? He knew he should not bid on a rookie.

Aaron Judge has tied the rookie record for home runs hit in April, 10. He joins

Aaron Sanchez will have a pitch limit in today’s start against the Rays

Matt Holliday ranks the highest in the majors with 4.74 pitches per plate appearance

 

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