Overview
- All 30 clubs took the field on the first full day of exhibitions, highlighted by the Yankees routing the Tigers 20-3 as Aaron Judge hit two home runs and prospect Spencer Jones also went deep.
- Baltimore opened with a 2-0 win over New York on Friday, with Pete Alonso delivering a two-run homer in his Orioles debut and Yankees prospect Elmer Rodriguez Cruz tossing three scoreless innings.
- Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg was diagnosed with a partial UCL tear and will receive a PRP injection, with GM Mike Elias projecting an absence through at least the end of April.
- The Twins said Pablo López will undergo right UCL surgery in Dallas and will miss the entire 2026 season.
- Early lineups mixed regulars with youngsters as camps prepared for WBC departures, with the Mets set to debut Bo Bichette and Marcus Semien alongside Juan Soto and the Braves handing their spring opener to Carlos Carrasco.