MLB In Brief: David Fletcher In The AAA | The Marlins Retreat | The Manager Of The A's Is Tired

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David Fletcher in the AAA

So there is a place for Zach Neto, the club’s first choice in 2022. He becomes the Angels’ shortstop.

The Angels have called up SS Zach Neto, their first-round draft pick last year.

David Fletcher, signed to a five-year contract, has been sent to AAA.

—Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) April 15, 2023

Mitch White progresses

He must pitch two mock innings in Florida.

Mitch White slated to throw two simulated innings of live BP today in Florida. #BlueJays will determine next steps depending on how that session goes.

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) April 15, 2023

The Marlins retreat

They announced a promotion (against the Cubs) to honor Steve Bartman, the famous fan who caused the Cubs to lose in 2003. Critics set the club back.

SLATER SCOOP: The Marlins tell me there were never plans for a Bartman promotion and this graphic was sent in error.

A new email will be sent out with the correct graphic, I’m told. https://t.co/curafnXQJd

—Andy Slater (@AndySlater) April 15, 2023

Tribute to Jackie Robinson

On this April 15, we remember its impact.

And the city of Boston also remembers, today, the events of April 15, 2013.

The manager of the A’s is tired

He does not feel that the A’s evolve in a competitive environment.

Mark Kotsay, saying the quiet part out loud: “It feels like an uncompetitive environment right now.”

—Steve Berman (@BASportsGuy) April 15, 2023

Joc Pederson injured

His wrist hurts.

April 15, 2023