Ubaldo’s O’s debut among today’s action has seven live games across Cactus and Grapefruit League
Friday offers another full slate of Spring Training action in both the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues, featuring several high-profile pitching matchups and some notable debuts.
Ubaldo Jimenezwill make his Orioles debut with a start against the Phillies at 1:05 p.m. ET in a game that is availablelive on MLB.TV. Jimenez signed a four-year, $50 million deal last month, one of the biggest free-agent moves in O’s history.A.J. Burnettwill make his second start for Philadelphia. Burnett was targeted by the O’s in the offseason, but inked a one-year, $16 million contract with the Phillies a few days before Jimenez signed with Baltimore.
Cardinals aceAdam Wainwrightwill make his Grapefruit League debut against the visiting Marlins at 1:05 p.m. ET in a game that is available live on MLB.TV. Wainwright, the club’s Opening Day starter, had his debut pushed back because of a rainout on Thursday. The right-hander is set to work two innings, withLance Lynnalso scheduled to pitch.Henderson Alvarezwill make his first spring start for the Marlins. Alvarez, who has missed time because of an infection on his right shin, will throw about two innings. CloserSteve Cishekis also set to pitch for Miami in a matchup fans can also listen to free via aMarlins.com exclusive webcast.
St. Louis will also send a split squad to Port St. Lucie, Fla., to face the Mets at 1:10 p.m. ET on MLB.TV. Both clubs were rained out on Thursday.
Alex Cobbwill make his second Grapefruit League start when the Rays visit the Blue Jays in a matchup of American League East foes at 1:05 p.m. ET on MLB.TV andMLB Network.Mark Buehrlewill toe the rubber for Toronto. The veteran left-hander was scheduled to start on Thursday, but the game was cancelled because of severe rain and thunderstorms.
Dodgers prospectZach Leewill make his first Cactus League start against the visiting Rangers at 3:05 p.m. ET in a game that is available live on MLB.TV. Lee, the club’s No. 3 prospect, according to MLB.com, has been slowed this spring by a strained lat muscle.Martin Perezwill start for the Rangers, withMichael Kirkman,Pedro Figueroa,Wilmer FontandLisalverto Bonillaalso scheduled to pitch.
Matt Garzahopes to settle down in his second start in a Brewers uniform against the visiting Padres at 3:05 p.m. ET in a game that is available live on MLB.TV. Garza said he was too amped up in his club debut on Sunday, when he allowed four runs in the first inning against the Rockies.Tyson Rosswill take the mound for the Padres and outfielderCarlos Quentinis expected to be in the starting lineup for the second time this spring.
The MLB.TV slate wraps up with a split-squad matchup between the Cubs and Angels in Tempe, Ariz., at 3:05 p.m. ET.James McDonaldwill start for Chicago, withMike Oltstarting at designated hitter,Junior Lakein center andLuis Valbuenaat second.Hector Santiagodraws the start for the Angels. Projected as the Halos’ third starter, Santiago is slated to go four innings in his second Cactus League appearance.
A’s starterScott Kazmiris scheduled to make his highly anticipated Cactus League debut against the D-backs at 3:05 p.m. ET in a game that is available free via anexclusive audio webcaston athletics.com. The left-hander inked a two-year, $22 million contract in the offseason. Oakland regularsJed Lowrie,Josh Donaldson,Yoenis Cespedes,Josh Reddick,Derek NorrisandAlberto Callaspowill start behind Kazmir. Callaspo is set to debut at first base.Wade Mileywill start for Arizona.
Yankees right-handerMichael Pineda, hoping to make the club as the fifth starter, is set to make his Grapefruit League debut in relief against the Tigers at 7:05 p.m. ET. Pineda is scheduled to throw three innings.Hiroki Kurodawill start for the Yankees opposite Tigers right-handerAnibal Sanchez.
Mike Leakewill make his spring debut when a Reds split-squad hosts the White Sox at 3:05 p.m. ET in a game that can be heard live via Gameday Audio.Aroldis Chapmanwill follow Leake.Felipe Paulinowill start for the White Sox, with newcomerMaikel Cletoalso scheduled to pitch.
Austin Laymanceis a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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