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Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire
5th Starter Still Undecided
41 minutes Posted Mar 13, 2025 at 2:30 am.
Spring Training is currently in its "Dog Days" phase as Opening Day in Navy Yard  is two weeks away. Al & Mark open with a quick update on CJ Abrams, who exited Wednesday's game early due to cramping in both quads, but is expected in Thursday's lineup.
All signs pointing towards MacKenzie Gore to start on Opening Day vs. the Phillies.
DJ Herz, Mitchell Parker, & Shinnosuke Ogasawara vying for the 5th spot in the starting rotation.
Update on bullpen depth.
Roster battles for final utility player.
Josh Bell's potential job security at DH.
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Spring Training is currently in its "Dog Days" phase as Opening Day in Navy Yard  is two weeks away. Al & Mark open with a quick update on CJ Abrams, who exited Wednesday's game early due to cramping in both quads, but is expected in Thursday's lineup.(05:00) All signs pointing towards MacKenzie Gore to start on Opening Day vs. the Phillies.(12:30) DJ Herz, Mitchell Parker, & Shinnosuke Ogasawara vying for the 5th spot in the starting rotation.(21:15) Update on bullpen depth.(23:30) Roster battles for final utility player.(29:15) Josh Bell's potential job security at DH.(34:05) Jackson Rutledge to the bullpen.