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Red Sox, Tigers Seek Hitters Amid Cubs' Injury Crisis

2/11/2025

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Red Sox, Tigers Seek Hitters

The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers are on the hunt for right-handed hitters to boost their rosters, with the Tigers recently adding Gleyber Torres. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs are grappling with injury woes to pitchers Javier Assad and Brandon Birdsell, raising concerns as they gear up for an exciting season opener in Tokyo.

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Marlins Sign Janson Junk

The Miami Marlins have added right-hander Janson Junk to their roster with a minor-league contract, opening the door for him to showcase his skills in spring training. At 29, Junk's MLB journey has seen a challenging 6.75 ERA over 40 innings, but his impressive 3.83 ERA in 367 minor league innings suggests he could be a key asset for the team's pitching depth.

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Red Sox, Tigers Seek Hitters

The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers are on the hunt for right-handed hitters to boost their rosters, with the Tigers recently adding Gleyber Torres. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs are grappling with injury woes to pitchers Javier Assad and Brandon Birdsell, raising concerns as they gear up for an exciting season opener in Tokyo.

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