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 An initial diagnosis of a torn ulnar collateral ligament was
reaffirmed on Monday by an MRI confirming that Doubront, 28, would
need to have surgery to reconstruct the ligament.
He won a spot in the rotation out of camp, but left his final
exhibition start on April 2 after just one inning with tightness in
his forearm. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list to start the
season.
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The Chicago Cubs acquired left-hander Giovanni Soto from the
Cleveland Indians for a cash consideration.
Soto was then optioned to Triple-A Iowa. To make room for Soto on
the 40-man roster, catcher Kyle Schwarber was transferred to the
60-day disabled list.
Soto, 24, made his major league debut with the Indians last season
and turned in six scoreless relief appearances over 3 1/3 innings.
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The Braves were busy on Monday, moving players throughout the
organization.
Right-handed pitcher Dan Winkler was placed on the 15-day disabled
list with a fractured right elbow. The Braves also designated
right-hander Jose Ramirez for assignment and selected the contracts
of righty Joel De La Cruz from Triple-A Gwinnett and lefty starter
Hunter Cervenka from Double-A Mississippi.
Outfielder Mallex Smith was recalled from Gwinnett. Smith, was
scheduled to make his big league debut as he batted leadoff and
played center field.
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The Chicago White Sox welcomed back outfielder Adam Eaton, who was
reinstated from the paternity list before Monday's game.
Eaton had nine hits in 20 at-bats before being placed on paternity
leave so he could attend the birth of his son on Sunday.
To make room for Eaton, the White Sox optioned right-hander Michael
Ynoa to Double-A Birmingham.
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Monday was a special Opening Day for David Ortiz at Boston.
First, he was honored by throwing out the first pitch. He was
accompanied by Boston sports icons Bill Russell, Bobby Orr, and Ty
Law.
The cherry on top was Ortiz's daughter, Alex, sang the national
anthem. (Editing by Larry Fine) ))
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