The Detroit Tigers will be without two outfielders to start the 2025 season, allowing Wenceel Pérez to become the center fielder and leadoff hitter.

It sounds like the Detroit Tigers have one of their roster decisions already made when it comes to a young outfielder.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez will lead off and play center field on Saturday when the Detroit Tigers face the Philadelphia Phillies in an exhibition game in Clearwater. It will be his first Grapefruit League action since March 2.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still struggling to recover from an illness, with manager Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will be ready for opening day against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in Japan.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts will miss both games of the upcoming Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs because of illness, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has announced. However, Betts is expected to recover in time to play in the Dodgers' stateside opener against the Detroit Tigers on March 27.

TOKYO — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts won’t be available for Opening Day and will not take part in either of the two Tokyo Series games against the Chicago Cubs due to a lingering illness,