Morning Briefing: DeGrom Tabbed For Opening Day Start

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Luis Rojas gave the Opening Day nod to the reigning Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom.

Rojas also, somewhat surprisingly, only guaranteed a rotation spot to deGrom.

In his presser, Dellin Betances mentioned that he is fully recovered from injuries that plagued him during the 2019 campaign. He added that he’s thrown several bullpens since reporting to camp without any ill effects.

Michael Conforto thinks he can improve over his 2019 numbers. If so, watch out NL pitchers!

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic published a bombshell report detailing Carlos Beltran‘s extensive role in the Astros sign-stealing scandal.

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The Red Sox tabbed Ron Roenicke as the replacement for their former skipper Alex Cora.

Boston also agreed to sign Kevin Pillar, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic added that it is expected to be a major league deal.

Marwin Gonzalez expressed remorse for his involvement in the trash-can banging scheme, becoming the first player to do so.

Carlos Gonzalez and the Mariners agreed to a minor-league pact, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

Jesse Rogers of ESPN hints that Jason Kipnis is expected to sign with the Cubs, presumably on a minor-league deal.

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Matt Breen of The Philadephia Inquirer heard that David Robertson, currently on the mend from Tommy John Surgery, could return during the latter half of the 2020 season.