spring training
noun
US
: the time in the spring when baseball teams prepare for the regular season by playing practice games
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After tearing multiple ligaments in his left knee and undergoing surgery in spring training before the 2019 season, Souza finished out his career with the Cubs (2020), Dodgers (2021) and Mariners (2022).
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
Though they can be expected to pursue free agents, the Phillies still should be able to offer León an opportunity to compete for a job in spring training.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
After giving him a spot on the major-league roster out of spring training, the Royals sent Melendez to Triple-A Omaha for the majority of the season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Nov. 2025
Carson Benge will have a chance to make the major-league roster out of spring training, and the Mets will have a chance to solve one of their longest-term roster dilemmas.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
Though they can be expected to pursue free agents, the Phillies still should be able to offer León an opportunity to compete for a job in spring training.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
After giving him a spot on the major-league roster out of spring training, the Royals sent Melendez to Triple-A Omaha for the majority of the season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Nov. 2025
Carson Benge will have a chance to make the major-league roster out of spring training, and the Mets will have a chance to solve one of their longest-term roster dilemmas.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spring training
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“Spring training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20training. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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