The Opener Spring Breakout Rule 5 Ranger

After an early morning and , Gord Kluzak Jersey here are three things well be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Spring Breakout begins today: MLBs Spring Breakout prospect showcase begins today after debuting during Spring Training last year. 16 games are set to be played as part of the showcase, with all 30 clubs participating. Only two of those games are scheduled for today, however: a Grapefruit League match between the Red Sox and the Rays scheduled for 7:05pm ET, and a Cactus League game between the Dodgers and Cubs scheduled for 6:05pm PT. The two AL clubs will square off in a star-studded game that figures to feature six top-100 prospects, including top-ten talents , , and . Meanwhile, the NL clubs six top-100 talents of their own. Among the prospects suiting up for L.A. are left-hander and outfielder , both of whom were drafted by the Cubs back in 2023 but shipped to the Dodgers prior to the 2024 season as the return for first baseman . 2. Teams nearing decision time on Rule 5 draft picks: Yesterday saw the Reds their selection in this offseasons Rule 5 Draft, infielder , back to the Athletics. The move made Bowman, 25, the first of this winters 15 Rule 5 selections to be sent back to his original team. Its likely several more players will follow in Bowmans footsteps over the coming weeks, as Rule 5 picks must be carried on their new clubs active roster for the entire season and cannot be optioned to the minor leagues. With clubs now starting to finalize their Opening Day rosters, its likely that at least some of the remaining 14 Rule 5 draftees will fail to break camp with their new clubs and return to their original organization. One player who appears poised to avoid that fate, at least for the time being, is infielder . Workman was plucked from the Tigers by the Cubs in this offseasons Rule 5 draft and was included on Chicagos travel roster for the upcoming Tokyo Series, which suggests that the club plans to keep Workman in the fold at least for the time being. The White Sox, Marlins, Angels, Athletics, Nationals, Blue Jays, Rays, Twins, Braves, Padres, and Brewers all have Rule 5 draftees currently in camp, with Tampa and Atlanta each holding onto two draftees. 3. Rangers facing rotation questions: The Rangers suffered a scare in the rotation earlier this week, as both right-hander and left-hander were sent for MRI exams due to potential arm injuries. Both MRIs , but with the hurlers facing sorene s in their forearm and elbow respectively and just two weeks left before the regular season begins, its fair to wonder if both hurlers will be back to pitching and built up enough to start the season in the clubs rotation. If either pitcher suffers a setback or the Rangers simply decide to take things slowly with even one of the two veterans, that would open the door for a youngster like or to break camp with the team in the rotation. Wayne Cashman Jersey