George Kirby sidelined
The injury situation deepened for the team as right shoulder inflammation forced George Kirby off the field. This setback had the potential to impact the pitching roster significantly.
Mitch Garver experiences setback
During a spring training game against the Milwaukee team, backup catcher Mitch Garver suffered discomfort after being struck by a pitch in the hand or wrist. Garver had earlier contributed a two-RBI home run in the game before the incident occurred. He began favoring his hand immediately, prompting both the manager and a trainer to attend to him on the field. Garver was subsequently removed from the game, and a pinch runner was put in to replace him at first base. The extent of the injury remains undetermined.
Team performance and outlook
Garver had been performing impressively in spring training, maintaining a high batting average and showing power with multiple home runs and strong overall offensive metrics. His current status adds uncertainty to the team’s plans as they address this injury challenge. The team now faces the task of navigating these obstacles while aiming to maintain depth and performance as the season progresses.