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Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson has another elbow injury and the reliever will be examined by orthopedist Dr. Keith Meister.

Clayton Kershaw will not be on the United States roster for the World Baseball Classic semifinals, with the retired pitcher being replaced by reliever Jeff Hoffman.

The United States booked its spot in the WBC semifinals with a 5-3 victory against Canada, joining the Dominican Republic team that mercy-ruled Korea in a 10-0 win in seven innings.

Austin Wells hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning against South Korea that ended the 10-0 game under a World Baseball Classic rout rule.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says catcher Gabriel Moreno was a late scratch against the Royals because of right forearm tightness and was set for further testing.

The Athletics' Henry Bolte, Breyson Guedez and Nick Kurtz took Padres starter Michael King deep on three straight pitches during Friday's Cactus League game in Mesa, Arizona.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jos Berros is going to see a specialist due to inflammation in his right elbow.

The Texas Rangers added some bullpen depth on Friday by signing lefty reliever Jalen Beeks to a one-year deal worth $1.6 million.

Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester expects to miss at least the first month of the season as he recovers from a nerve issue.

Cincinnati Reds reliever Caleb Ferguson is dealing with an oblique strain and isn't expected to be available for the start of the season.