The 2025 MLB season is fast approaching and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate in Spring Training. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls.
In Camp
Dane Myers – Miami Marlins
A member of the Marlins’ 40-Man roster, Myers is in Spring Training with the Marlins, his third season with the club.
Tristan Gray – Chicago White Sox
Gray spent time with the Marlins and Athletics last season before singing a minor-league contract with the White Sox in February. He is a non-roster invite to Spring Training.
Matt Canterino – Minnesota Twins
A member of the Twins’ 40-Man roster, Canterino participated in Spring Training with the club a year ago before a rotator cuff injury cost him the entire 2024 season. He’s full-go for Spring Training this year as he hopes to make the big league club as a reliever.
J.T. Chargois – Texas Rangers
Chargois signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers this offseason. He is a non-roster invite to Spring Training.
Glenn Otto – Houston Astros
Otto signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros this offseason. He is a non-roster invite to Spring Training and hopes to make the big league club as a reliever.
Injury News
Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels
The Angels announced this week Anthony Rendon would have hip surgery that is expected to keep him out for an extended time, potentially the entire 2025 season. The injury is another tough blow for the Halos’ slugger who has battled several different maladies throughout his time in Los Angeles.
Around The World
Jon Duplantier – Japan
Duplantier initial signed a minor league contract with the Brewers this winter, but was granted his release so that he could sign with the Hanshin Tigers of the Nippon Professional Baseball League (Japan).
Knocking on the Door (Potential AAA Call-Ups)
Evan Kravetz – Cincinnati Reds
Kravetz made his big league debut a season ago and looks to begin the 2025 season in AAA
