Baseball

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago White Sox infielder Josh Rojas has a hairline fracture in his right big toe, putting his availability for opening day in question. Rojas is batting .313 (10 for 32) in his first spring training with the White Sox.

DUNEDIN — Carter Cunningham homered in the bottom of the ninth as a Toronto Blue Jays split-squad beat the New York Yankees 6-5 in spring training action Monday. Cunningham's homer was one of six hits in the game.

The Houston Astros will certainly look different when trying to continue their impressive run of AL West titles, after letting two of their best hitters go and with Jose Altuve likely moving to left field.

NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto is back in the NL East, a much richer man with a new address and a different uniform. Same powerful bat, though. Again a serious problem for Braves and Phillies pitchers.

Alan Roden is proving he's up for the challenge. Myles Straw is showing he can also hang at the big-league level.

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis will miss the start of the season due to a strained left hamstring.

NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider struck out six and didn’t allow a base runner over 2 2/3 innings in his first Grapefruit League appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year.

Capsules of National League East teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ Philadelphia Phillies 2024: 95-67, first place, lost to Mets in Division Series. Manager: Rob Thomson (fourth season). Opening Day: March 27 at Washington.

Capsules of National League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ Milwaukee Brewers 2024: 93-69, first place, lost to Mets in Wild Card Series. Manager: Pat Murphy (second season). Opening Day: March 27 at New York Yankees.

Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ Los Angeles Dodgers 2024: 98-64, won World Series. Manager: Dave Roberts (10th season). Opening day: March 18 vs. Chicago Cubs at Tokyo, Japan.