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Jac Caglianone, 1B, Royals: In the past 10 years of the Statcast era, Jorge Soler is the only Royals hitter to have hit more than one 114+ mph exit velocity home run in regular season games. Caglianone has now done it twice this spring. Caglianone hit a majestic 114.6 mph home run to right field on Sunday that was estimated to travel 444 feet. Earlier this spring training, he hit a 115.4 mph home run that remains the second-hardest hit homer in a Statcast-measured game this year. Caglianone also doubled in a 2-for-2 game. He’s now hitting .545/.643/1.455 with three home runs and more importantly just one strikeout in 14 plate appearances.

Gage Workman, 3B, Cubs: When you’re an MLB Rule 5 pick, you don’t have time to get off to a slow start. To convince a team to carry you on their MLB roster all season requires a strong spring training. Workman is doing just that. He went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base on Sunday. He’s now hitting .414/.455/.759 with three home runs in 33 plate appearances. Workman has already been told that he should pack for the Cubs’ trip to Japan, a strong sign that he could be sticking around for the long-term.

Noah Cameron, LHP, Royals: Cameron, the Royals’ No. 8 prospect, worked three solid innings in his first spring training start, continuing his solid work he’s shown this spring. Cameron allowed two hits and one walk with one unearned run. He struck out two. Cameron mixed his pitches well, relying heavily on his plus changeup, but he also was effective with his 93-95 mph fastball, and he used a curve and cutter regularly as well. Cameron has a 3.60 ERA with 11 hits allowed in 10 innings this spring. He’s walked only one while striking out six.

Zach Dezenzo, 1B/OF, Astros: Making his first start this spring at first base, Dezenzo homered to right center field off Anthony Bender in the fourth inning. Dezenzo has gotten regular playing time this spring, mainly in right and left field. He’s taken advantage of the opportunity, hitting .292/.292/.458 with three RBIs and two runs scored in 24 plate appearances. Dezenzo made his MLB debut with the Astros last August, but with the signing of first baseman Christian Walker, and the likely move of Jose Altuve to left field, Dezenzo could end up heading back to Triple-A Sugar Land to start 2025.

AJ Smith Shawver, RHP, Royals: Smith-Shawver’s bid for a spot in the Braves rotation continues to roll along, as he allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four in four innings of work on Sunday. Smith-Shawver has posted a 3.38 ERA in three starts so far. He hasn’t been dominant, but he has struck out 10 and walked three in eight innings, while not allowing any home runs. Smith-Shawver is battling Grant Holmes and Ian Anderson for two spots in the Braves’ rotation, which will diminish to one spot once Spencer Strider returns.

Editor’s Picks

Mock Draft 1.0: Carlos Collazo asked an anonymous big league scout to help pick and analyze the first 40 picks in the draft. Read more…

Ace Report: These 15 college baseball pitchers had our attention over the weekend. Read more…

Value Picks: One player from every NL team that you should target in fantasy drafts this spring. Read more…

Baseball America Helium Pick Of The Day

Each day, we’ll pick a prospect that has our attention.

Keeler Morfe, RHP, Orioles: Based on the velocity he generates, most of Morfe’s 5-foot-8, 161-pound frame is used to drive his right arm forward at eye-popping speeds. After turning the Dominican Summer League inside-out for seven starts, he moved to Low-A Delmarva. There, he learned that more advanced hitters can reverse premium velocity if it’s located in fat parts of the strike zone. Nonetheless, Morfe’s scouting card—a double-plus fastball backed by a plus sweeper and changeup—will give him plenty of time to learn. The result might be worth the wait. He’s one of 10 lower-level prospects to watch during Spring Breakout this week.

Quick Hits

News and notes from around spring training…

• Cam Collier needs thumb surgery and will miss at least 4-to-6 weeks, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer

• Colson Montgomery returned to the lineup after a two-week absence due to a back injury

• The Angels optioned Caden Dana to minor league camp

• Cam Smith has a shot to make Houston’s opening day roster

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