Last winter’s Rule 5 draft saw 15 players selected, with some making their major league debuts after impressing in Spring Training. Notable performances include Shane Smith (White Sox) securing a rotation spot with a 2.04 ERA, Liam Hicks (Marlins) serving as backup catcher, and Gage Workman (Cubs) making the Opening Day roster despite limited playing time. Other players like Angel Bastardo (Blue Jays) and Nate Lavender (Rays) are currently on the injured list, while several draftees, including Evan Reifert and Cooper Bowman, were returned to their original organizations due to performance issues.
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The Mets faced the Twins on Tuesday, suffering a 6-3 loss marked by a costly error from Francisco Lindor and an uneven start from Tylor Megill, with Lindor taking responsibility for the defeat. Juan Soto and Pete Alonso hit home runs, while Griffin Canning was scratched from his start due to illness, leading to the call-up of right-handed pitcher Justin Hagenman. Additionally, Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil continued their rehab assignments, and discussions arose about...
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