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Old 12-21-2024, 11:20 AM   #132
benp28
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February 2036 – Offseason

Development Lab

David Estrada has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at third base. It was ugly, and that may even be an understatement.
Greg Alford has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at left field. It was bad, real bad.
Joey Vessels has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at center field.
• No noticeable changes.

Drew Burress has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his strength and conditioning.
Enny Van Dyke has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his strength and conditioning.
Chris Arington has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his pitch control.
Rogelio Camacho has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his two-strike approach.
• No noticeable changes.

Ethan Chafin has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his secondary pitch.
• Potential sinker stuff improves by 5
• Current sinker stuff improves by <5

Jeremy Rogerson has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his strength and conditioning.
• Proneness improves from Somewhat Fragile to Somewhat Normal
• Potential power rating improves by <5

Juan Moreno has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to generate more batspeed and homerun power.
• Potential power rating improves by 5
• Current power rating improves by 15

Chase Standberry has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his quality of contact.
• Potential babip rating improves by <5
• Current babip rating improves by <5

Eric McDonald has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his quality of contact.
• Potential babip rating improves by <5
• Current babip rating improves by <5

Preseason & Spring Training

The Royals had a good preseason and start to Spring Training with the usual opportunities for all relievers with no allocations and players learning new positions on the diamond. This year there are several bullpen places up for grabs so every inning is a chance for players to stake a claim for a place.

Transactions & Injuries

Tuesday, February 5th , 2036
RP Robby Denton was claimed off waivers from Detroit.
Monday, February 18th , 2036
C Sam Hart was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: intercostal strain. He's expected to miss about 3 weeks.
Wednesday, February 20th , 2036
RP Chris Wagner was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.
Monday, February 25th , 2036
CF Danny Rose was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: sprained knee. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.

Robby Denton was signed off waivers to boost the bullpen options with the plus plus stuff and average control an exciting combination despite the below average movement.

A few injuries hit the Royals and any injury, even day to day saw the player sent to the injury list with time still ahead of the season.

Around the League

Transactions

Saturday, February 23rd , 2036
New York Yankees: Signed 2B Andres Mendoza to a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $82,400,000.
Baltimore Orioles: Signed free agent SP Jared Caudillo to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,520,000.
Friday, February 22nd , 2036
Boston Red Sox: Signed free agent RP Cole Wilcox to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,520,000.
Wednesday, February 20th , 2036
Texas Rangers: Signed SP Josh Manly to a 6-year contract extension worth a total of $203,000,000.
Saturday, February 16th , 2036
Boston Red Sox: Signed free agent RP Cole Henry to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,220,000.
Atlanta Braves: Signed free agent SS Colt Emerson to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,920,000.
Friday, February 15th , 2036
Baltimore Orioles: Signed free agent SP Steven Echavarria to a 1-year contract worth a total of $970,000.
Friday, February 8th , 2036
Baltimore Orioles: Signed free agent RP Jim Kelley to a 3-year contract worth a total of $85,200,000.
Thursday, February 7th , 2036
Seattle Mariners: Signed free agent C Jose Medina to a 3-year contract worth a total of $21,000,000.
Tuesday, February 5th , 2036
Cleveland Guardians: Signed free agent 1B Juan Aguirre to a 1-year contract worth a total of $770,000.
Saturday, February 2nd , 2036
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed free agent SP Eric Hamilton to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,200,000.

Injuries

Friday, February 29th , 2036
Minnesota Twins: RF Luis Baez diagnosed with a sprained wrist, will miss 5 weeks.
Thursday, February 28th , 2036
Colorado Rockies: RP Joel Diaz diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, it's a career-ending injury.
Wednesday, February 27th , 2036
Houston Astros: SP Jeff Sparks was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: sore shoulder. He's expected to miss about 7-8 weeks.
Monday, February 25th , 2036
Baltimore Orioles: RP Nicanor Berns diagnosed with an elbow strain, will miss 5 weeks.
Baltimore Orioles: RP Harry X McDaniel diagnosed with back spasms, will miss 4-5 weeks.
Sunday, February 24th , 2036
Baltimore Orioles: RP Matt Scott diagnosed with a strained biceps, will miss 4-5 weeks.
Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Daniel Ramirez diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament, will miss 11 months.
San Francisco Giants: RP Ken Maus diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow, will miss 5-6 months.
Saturday, February 23rd , 2036
San Francisco Giants: RP Justin Steele diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, will miss 9 months.
Friday, February 22nd , 2036
St. Louis Cardinals: SP Chase Dollander diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow, will miss 6 months.
Pittsburgh Pirates: RF Caleb Danzeisen diagnosed with a torn ligament in his thumb, will miss 5 weeks.
San Diego Padres: C Luis Flores diagnosed with a sprained ankle, will miss 6 weeks.
Milwaukee Brewers: RP Eric Keen diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow, will miss 8 months.
Thursday, February 21st , 2036
Tampa Bay Rays: RP Sem Robberse diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament, will miss 11-12 months.
Cleveland Guardians: 2B Joe Faust diagnosed with elbow tendinitis, will miss 5 weeks.
Arizona Diamondbacks: LF Luis Camacho diagnosed with a partially torn labrum, will miss 6 weeks.
Tuesday, February 19th , 2036
Philadelphia Phillies: RP Franco Aleman diagnosed with a partially torn labrum, will miss 3 months.
New York Mets: RP Bryan Woo diagnosed with a partially torn labrum, will miss 6 weeks.
St. Louis Cardinals: RP Greg Haron diagnosed with a forearm strain, will miss 3 months.
Cincinnati Reds: CF Gavin Turley was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: hamstring strain. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.
Monday, February 18th , 2036
Cincinnati Reds: CF Daylen Lile diagnosed with a strained rib cage muscle, will miss 4 weeks.
Detroit Tigers: RP Lamonte Wine was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: strained oblique. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.
Sunday, February 17th , 2036
San Francisco Giants: RP Andres Salgado was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: ulnar nerve entrapment. He's expected to miss about 3 months.
Thursday, February 14th , 2036
Pittsburgh Pirates: LF Chase Bethea was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: strained oblique. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.
Sunday, February 10th , 2036
San Diego Padres: Josh Dering has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 3 months.
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