Saggese will make his first career start in left field Thursday against Houston in Grapefruit League action, and a center field start is also expected soon during spring training. (Source: Derrick Goold)
Fantasy Impact: He will leave Cardinals camp to represent Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. Lars Nootbaar appears headed for the injured list to open the season with heel issues. St. Louis sought a right-handed-hitting outfielder but signed infielder Ramon Urias instead, influenced by the spring performances of Saggese and Jose Fermin in the outfield.
Lewis (side) hit .237/.283/.388 with 13 home runs, 52 RBI and 36 runs scored last season. He posted 25 walks against 80 strikeouts with 12 stolen bases across 403 plate appearances in a career-high 106 games. (Source: Dan Hayes)
Fantasy Impact: He was held out of Thursday's lineup against Pittsburgh. The injury occurred while Lewis ran the bases during pregame warmups. Minnesota described the scratch as precautionary.
Category: Injury Updates
