Baseball News

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. suffered a bruise when he was struck on the left forearm by a 95 mph fastball and left Wednesday's spring training game.

Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford will start the season on the IL because of soreness in his throwing elbow.

Rafael Devers told reporters Thursday that he's "good to do whatever" the Boston Red Sox want him to do, an indication that he's willing to move away from third base and serve as the team's designated hitter this season.

Right-handed reliever Phil Maton and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday.

Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil has been shut down with a minor oblique strain and ruled out for Opening Day.