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Matt Shaw
Gets much-deserved call-up
The Cubs have recalled Shaw from Triple-A Iowa on Monday after he hit .295 with a 1.119 OPS in his last 11 games.
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Nolan Arenado
No interest from Yankees?
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees have "shown no interest in [acquiring] Arenado to this point."
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Rafael Devers
No movement on first base
According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, manager Alex Cora said Wednesday there's been no changes regarding the possibility of Devers playing first base, though "conversations are ongoing."
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Alec Bohm
Showing life offensively
Bohm is in the midst of a modest eight-game hit streak, during which he's gone 12-for-29 with a double, a homer, three RBI and four runs.
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Rafael Devers
Raking through positional drama
Devers was named the American League Player of the Week on Monday.
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Abraham Toro
Primed for big role?
Romy Gonzalez could be placed on the injured list Saturday due to a back issue, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, which would likely result in increased playing time at first base for Toro.
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Rafael Devers
Frustrated with front office?
According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, Devers is "clearly frustrated" with Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow after the organization asked him about potentially playing first base, which Devers refused.
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Nolan Arenado
Cubs inquired about trade
The Cubs inquired during spring training about a trade for Arenado but were told the Cardinals weren't interested in dealing with a division rival, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report.
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Ernie Clement
Chances at first base?
Clement could be a backup option at first base for the Blue Jays after Will Wagner was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca.
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Addison Barger
Set for more run at third base
Barger is expected to see significant playing time at third base moving forward after the Blue Jays demoted Will Wagner on Tuesday, reports Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca.
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Eugenio Suarez
Shares POTW honors
Suarez and Andy Pages were named co-Players of the Week for the National League on Monday.
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Royce Lewis
Not ready for rehab stint yet
Lewis is working his way back from a left hamstring strain but is not ready to begin a rehab assignment in the minors yet, Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star-Tribune reports.
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Max Muncy
Not going with 'torpedo' bat
In an appearance on Foul Territory on Tuesday, Muncy said he's not utilizing the new torpedo bat because having more weight in the center of the bat "just felt really off."
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Alex Bregman
Named AL POTW
Bregman was named the American League Player of the Week on Monday after going 11-for-27 with five doubles, two home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs in six games.
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Cam Smith
Trending toward making roster
Smith has a "good" chance of making the Astros' Opening Day roster, Will Kunkel of FOX 26 Houston reports.
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Rafael Devers
Considered asking for trade
Devers considered asking the Red Sox to trade him, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.
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Cam Smith
Could make Opening Day roster
The Astros might consider carrying Smith on the Opening Day roster due to Christian Walker's oblique injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Isaac Paredes
Move to 2B still possible
The Cardinals and Astros have re-engaged in trade talks surrounding Nolan Arenado, re-opening the possibility of Paredes shifting to second base, reports Chandler Rome and Katie Woo of The Athletic.
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Rafael Devers
No concern from front office
Per Sean McAdam of MassLive.com, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow downplayed Devers' reluctance to move off third base in the wake of Alex Bregman's signing, saying that "these things tend to work themselves out."
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Nolan Arenado
Deal to Houston still unlikely
According to Chandler Rome and Katie Woo of The Athletic, Arenado isn't expected to be acquired by the Astros despite the club recently re-engaging in trade talks with the Cardinals.
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Nolan Arenado
Astros again pursuing trade
The Astros have re-engaged in discussions with the Cardinals regarding a potential trade for Arenado, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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Alex Bregman
Opt-out clauses crucial
According to Rob Bradford of WEEI.com, the inclusion of opt-out provisions after each season was the turning point in Bregman's successful contract negotiations with the Red Sox.
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Nolan Arenado
Unlikely to expand trade list
Per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Arenado said Sunday he isn't likely to expand the list of teams to which he would approve a trade.
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Anthony Rendon
No insurance for Halos
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Angels won't recoup any salary on Rendon, who is undergoing hip surgery, since the organization does not purchase insurance on its players.
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Alex Bregman
Had firm offer from four clubs
Before signing with the Red Sox last week, Bregman also had contract offers of at least $115 million from the Cubs, Tigers and Astros, reports Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.
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