Spring Training updates that matter: Acuña's legs, Weathers' arm raises eyebrows, and more
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By Chris Towers
Published on March 2, 2026.
The article discusses Spring Training trends that may make a difference when the season begins. Highlights include the increasing velocity of pitcher Weathers and the potential for Ronald Acuna, who has already attempted multiple steals during Spring Training, and a potential draft pick for Jac Caglianone. Despite his impressive performance, Sasaki's pitch doesn't have the movement profile modern MLB teams are looking for, and he lacks command it well enough to generate strong results. Acuna's aggressive approach to steal bases has led to 14 attempts in his last 20 games since the end of last season. The article also notes that Acuna is already stealing bases, with a batted ball over 120 mph, a milestone only seven other players have achieved in the Statcast Era.
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