MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
×MLB Transactions & Injuries
The Rangers espn.com claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals and placed left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from elbow surgery. The Cubs will start the season with relief pitchers Porter Hodge and Jordan Wicks on the injured list, manager Craig Counsell said.
World Baseball Classic
Dominican Republic espn.com routed the Netherlands 12-1 in the World Baseball Classic behind four home runs from Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Junior Caminero and Austin Wells. The mercy rule ended the game after eight innings.
Free Agency Moves
Zack Littell espn.com has a new home after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Nationals, sources told ESPN. The right-hander was previously with the Giants and Mariners before joining Washington's pitching staff.