Hamels worked his way back from a triceps injury before making his season debut on Sept. 16. He didn't make another appearance after that, and was shut down with a shoulder injury. 

Smith’s natural position is first base, creating a bit of a potential logjam with Mets slugger Pete Alonso. If the National League adopts the designated hitter again, problem solved. If not, Smith could see plenty of playing time in left field, where his shortcomings and inexperience are evident. Even team president Sandy Alderson acknowledged that wouldn’t be ideal.

Along with sending analytically driven emails, Fetter is asking his peers and co-workers about past successes, failures and injuries to better evaluate the pitching staff. He reached out to the Tigers' trainers about Norris' groin surgery in the 2018 season. That year, Norris only pitched 44⅓ innings in the majors and made rehabilitation starts in the minors.Los Angeles Angels

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Archie Bradley ingratiated himself with fans immediately after finalizing a $6 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.Colorado Rockies



Now with Japan's Yomiuri Giants, Thames is a guy who's paid his dues in the minors and abroad. When he got his shot to be a regular starter when Nats regular Ryan Zimmerman opted out of the 2020 season, Thames was forced to adapt to the peculiar conditions the shortened season presented. Arizona Diamondbacks



Together, May and Diaz hope to use their time on the mound wisely and reignite the Mets' bullpen.Washington Nationals

That leaves a lot of good players looking at a lot of two- or three-year offers, which is the sweet spot for a team like the Red Sox.