Ian Kinsler told me today he’s preparing to play for Israel at the @Tokyo2020 @Olympics. Kinsler, 4-time @MLB All-Star with @Rangers and @Tigers, may play independent ball as a way to prepare for the tournament, which starts July 28. @ILBaseball @WBSC @MLBNetwork @IsraelinUSA
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) March 7, 2021- Cubs reliever Pedro Strop is being held out of camp for violating the team’s COVID-19 protocols. Strop was on a mission to make it back to the majors after re-signing with Chicago on a minor-league deal, but will now have to wait until MLB decides when he’s allowed to rejoin the team.