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Astros general manager Dana Brown confirmed Sunday that Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and will need to undergo surgery. Brown said there is no timetable for Altuve’s return. He suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch by Daniel Bard in the fifth inning of Team Venezuela’s quarterfinal game against the USA.
WBC Scores
USA 14, Cuba 2
- Pete Alonso: 1-for-4, RBI, HBP, R
- Jeff McNeil: 0-for-1, 2 BB, 2 R
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D.J. Stewart became the first player to hit for a cycle in spring training since 2020, but a four-run eighth inning by the Cardinals sunk the Mets, 8-7. Stewart is now batting .435 with a 1.364 OPS and 11 RBIs in Grapefruit League play. David Peterson started for the Mets and pitched four shutout innings, allowing one hit and four walks with four strikeouts. Tylor Megill struggled, however, allowing six hits and five walks in 3 2/3 innings. Justin Verlander will make his fourth start of the spring tonight against the Nationals in West Palm Beach. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 pm.
Brandon Nimmo said he’s optimistic about being able to play on opening day after suffering minor sprains to his knee and ankle on Friday. Nimmo is currently considered week-to-week.
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Jacob deGrom made his first start of Cactus League play for the Rangers on Sunday, tossing three shutout innings while allowing two hits and striking out four. The 34-year-old threw 34 pitches and his fastball velocity sat in the high 90s.
Angels owner Arte Moreno held his first media scrum in three years on Saturday, answering questions on the rough patch his team has gone through in recent years. Sam Blum of The Athletic provides some counterpoints to Moreno’s comments.
Juan Soto suffered an oblique injury during a game on the backfield at Padres camp on Sunday. Soto is considered day-to-day.
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Scott Engel of The Game Day provides insider insights on the Mets’ starting rotation.
Anthony Gabbianelli recaps the Mets’ loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
On This Date in Mets History
1961: The Yankees announce they will reject MLB’s plan to allow New York’s new National League expansion team to play at Yankee Stadium, thus leaving the Polo Grounds as the only option to be the team’s home stadium.
Birthdays: George Altman (90), Steve Dillon (80), Rick Parker (60), Manny Alexander (52), Brad Hand (33)
