The Opener: Spring Training, Westburg, Rays
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Key Points:
- Spring Training games officially begin with five MLB matchups today, including the Yankees vs. Orioles and Royals vs. Rangers, featuring debut appearances from pitchers Trevor Rogers, Jameson Taillon, and Stephen Kolek.
- The Grapefruit League in Florida will host exhibition games with the Red Sox facing Northeastern University and the Twins playing the University of Minnesota.
- Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg remains sidelined due to an oblique strain and a possible elbow injury, with imaging results pending; team president Mike Elias is expected to provide an update soon.
- Westburg's injury could open up more playing time at third base for Coby Mayo, given Westburg’s history of injuries despite strong performance metrics.
- The Tampa Bay Rays
