MLB In Brief: The Importance Of The Classic | Brandon Nimmo Will Need Time

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The importance of the World Classic

In the eyes of Willy Adames, there is a better atmosphere than in the playoffs.

Shohei Ohtani has meanwhile gained 1.36 million followers on Instagram since March 1.

The Blue Jays are ready

They want to pay attention to small details.

To a man, the #BlueJays have said this year’s team is more mature and focused.

When I spoke with Jordan Romano yesterday, he had an interesting answer on what that actually means: pic.twitter.com/C49qPPiHwp

— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) March 18, 2023

Brandon Nimmo will need time

His case will be reassessed on a weekly basis.

Mets GM Billy Eppler announced that Brandon Nimmo has low-grade sprains in both his knee and ankle.

He is considered week-to-week. pic.twitter.com/ZtwTzLDR0x

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 18, 2023

Juan Soto sees the ball no differently

He is ready for a big season.

Juan Soto says he’s seeing the ball “way different” than he did last year and that his mechanics were “off” during all of last season. Soto compares how he’s feeling now to Spring Training in 2020.

Soto: “Just amazing how I’m seeing the ball.” pic.twitter.com/8r3yE34xxq

— 97.3 The Fan (@973TheFanSD) March 17, 2023

Toronto injury update

Pitchers on the sidelines progress slowly, but surely.

Mitch White (shoulder) threw a live bullpen on Thursday. Club is still working through whether next step will be another bullpen or getting into a spring training game. Either way, won’t be until after off-day on Tuesday.

—Arden Zwelling (@ArdenZwelling) March 18, 2023

Luke Voit gives himself more time

He has to decide if he wants to stay in the minors or become a free agent. He has until Friday.

March 19, 2023