MLB Spring Training Buzz : Gavin Stone's Shoulder Issue Delays Spring Training Plans

MLB spring training kicks off with news from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pitcher Gavin Stone faces a couple of weeks on the sidelines due to shoulder discomfort. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirms scans reveal inflammation but no structural damage, a hopeful sign for Stone's recovery. The 27-year-old right-hander missed last season after shoulder surgery on October 9, 2024, boasting an 11-5 record and 3.53 ERA in 25 starts before injury.

In Atlanta, outfielder Jurickson Profar potentially faces a 162-game suspension for a second failed performance-enhancing drug test. Profar plans to appeal through the players’ association.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol secures a two-year extension, keeping him under contract through the 2028 season, with a club option for 2029. Cardinals president Chaim Bloom emphasizes Marmol's commitment to the team's future and development.