As the 2023 season continues, here are three things we’ll be watching around the baseball world throughout today:
1. Contreras returns to Wrigley:
The Cubs and Cardinals will meet for the first time this season at Wrigley Field tonight, with Contrast Wilson in the middle of the plot around bitter opponents. Of course, Contreras left Chicago this past season before signing. five-year contract with cardinals to replace Yadier Molina behind the plate in St. Louis. Meanwhile, Chicago signed a veteran in Tucker Barnhart to pair with Yan Gomes behind the plate as they wait for potential customers Miguel Amaya ready to take on the role of catcher in the future.
A month into the season, the Cardinals have nine games back to NL Central with the worst record in the National League, and have unplug on Contreras as the starters of their game with mixed messages surrounding both his future role and the club’s rationale for making the decision. Meanwhile, the Cubs called Amaya when Gomes was on the seven-day injury list last week. The 24-year-old catcher looks solid both on the plate and behind it in his first cup of coffee at the major tournaments. Amidst the Cardinals’ struggles to open the season, the Cubs’ record is just 17-17 despite having the second-best run difference in the NL, both clubs certainly hoping for a bold win in the Premier League. series this week against their longtime rival.
2. Astros quarterback returns:
Astros can Welcome both left midfielder Michael Brantley and midfielder Chas McCormick back from the injury list today, although GM Dana Brown thinks Brantley may need an extra day before returning to the lineup. The return of both players will be an advantage for Houston’s offense; The defending World Series champions opened the season with a record of just 17-17 thanks in part to their long injury lists. That list includes not only the aforementioned outsiders, but also Jose Altuve, Jose Urquidy, Luis GarciaAnd Lance McCuller Jr. Those injuries have led the club to rely on Jake Meyers, Corey JulksAnd Mauricio Dubon in the squad and Brandon Bielak And JP France in rotation.
3. Jose Suárez To undergo an MRI:
left-handed Jose Suárez is expected to have an MRI today after leaving yesterday’s game for the Angels in the third inning, having surrendered seven innings after just 2 2/3 innings. Injuries can come after an extremely difficult first month for Suarez. MLBTR’s Anthony Franco recently outlined the options that the Angels, who are second in the AL West with a 19-16 record, have available to Suarez. After starting yesterday, the 25-year-old left-hander has an ERA of 9.62 with a FIP of 8.29 in his first six starts. If the left-handed person misses the crucial time, Tucker Davidson And Chasing Silseth are the most logical candidates to enter the rotation of the club, with Chris Rodríguez on the injured list.
