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M. Chapman - 3B

OAK

Chapman (shoulder/thumb) is slightly behind schedule for the start of spring training but is still hopeful that he'll be ready by Opening Day in Tokyo on March 20, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

Chapman underwent a pair of surgeries this offseason -- thumb surgery in October and shoulder surgery in December -- and was initially expected to be fully ready for the start of spring training. While those plans haven't come to fruition, it doesn't seem like the team is overly concerned about its third baseman. Chapman is swinging a bat and hopes not to miss too many spring games. More information on his status will likely come forth as he progresses more in his rehab program.

Added Feb 10 2:50 pm (EST)

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B. Buxton - CF

MIN

Buxton went 2-for-2 with a home run and five RBI in his first spring training game in Saturday's win over Tampa Bay.

While it's just one exhibition game, it's a great sign to see Buxton healthy and off to a good start. He began last season by missing time with recurring migraines and played through a hairline fracture in his left big toe, which resulted in him being sent to the minors after hitting just .122 in 17 games. Then he missed several weeks with a wrist injury. When finally healthy, he hit .311 with three homers and a .901 OPS over 23 games at Triple-A Rochester, but Minnesota manipulated his service time and did not call him up in September. However, the Twins said after the season he'll be the starter in center field.

Added 10:25 pm (EST)

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R. Lewis - SS

MIN

Lewis was not available for Saturday's spring training game due to a mild oblique strain, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "We're going to be conservative, as you would probably guess," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said, "Take our time with that. That's something we're going to work through and we're not overly concerned as we sit here right now. It is something to take note of as we go forward."

It sounds like Lewis will be out a week or more, which means he's unlikely to appear in any major league spring training games before minor-league camp begins March 7. He still has plenty of time before the minor-league season begins to get over this issue, but it's worth monitoring since it's an injury that could sidetrack his season.

Added 7:44 pm (EST)

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S. Brault - RP

PIT

Brault started Saturday, throwing two scoreless innings against the Phillies. He gave up one hit while striking out a pair of batters.

The key to Brault's success is control. He threw 19 of 23 pitches for strikes Saturday and didn't walk anyone. In 2018, the lefty surrendered walks at a 5.6 BB/9 clip. Pittsburgh signed Jordan Lyles to compete for its fifth starter's spot, but Brault and Nick Kingham also give the team starting options. Brault still has minor-league options remaining, so he'll have to earn his spot on the staff.

Added 7:39 pm (EST)

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C. Bellinger - CF

Bellinger will be held out of workouts for a few days as a precaution due to a sore back, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Early reports don't make it sound as if the issue will be serious, and Bellinger will have more than enough time to build up for Opening Day if he does indeed wind up missing just a few days. If the injury ends up lingering, playing time could open up for Alex Verdugo, or the Dodgers could simply expand the role of utility players Enrique Hernandez and Chris Taylor.

Added 7:25 pm (EST)

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$6800

C. Kershaw - SP

Pitching coach Rick Honeycutt said Saturday that Kershaw is dealing with "an arm kind of thing," which Honeycutt went on to describe as "irritation," Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Kershaw, who is said to be taking medication to treat the issue, hopes to resume throwing early next week. He was shut down after struggling in a live batting batting practice session and then reporting not feeling right. Manager Dave Roberts said Friday, "No one is alarmed or concerned about it," but with Honeycutt stating explicitly that this is indeed a physical issue, it's reasonable to be concerned. This situation should be monitored closely.

Added 7:17 pm (EST)

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$12400

C. Kimbrel - RP

BOS

Kimbrel's agent, David Meter, denied reports suggesting Kimbrel had threatened to sit out all season, saying, "Craig looks forward to signing a new contract in the near future," Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Threatening to sit out is one thing, though actually doing so is another. With even the threat now apparently off the table, it's safer to expect that Kimbrel will land somewhere prior to Opening Day.

Added 5:54 pm (EST)

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T. Story - SS

COL

Story left Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks with a right elbow contusion after being hit by a pitch.

Story's elbow has been through a lot recently, as elbow issues in mid-September appeared to threaten Tommy John surgery at one point. Saturday's injury is unlikely to linger and won't affect his readiness for Opening Day unless tests reveal an issue worse than a bruise.

Added 4:48 pm (EST)

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A. Bregman - 3B

HOU

Bregman (elbow) could return to game action next weekend if his progress continues, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Bregman underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery in January but was always expected to be ready for Opening Day. As things stand, he could even withstand a minor setback and still likely have enough time to make the Opening Day lineup.

Added 4:18 pm (EST)

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$7700

J. Ramírez - SP

LAA

Ramirez (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Ramirez will make way on the 40-man roster for Kaleb Cowart, who was claimed off waivers in a corresponding move. The transaction has no effect on Ramirez's return timeline, as he's targeting an early June return from Tommy John surgery.

Added 4:13 pm (EST)

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K. Cowart - 3B

LAA

Cowart was claimed off waivers by the Angels on Saturday.

Cowart had spent the entirety of his professional career with the Angels but spent time with Seattle and Detroit over the offseason. He's been working to prepare for a two-way role and was focusing mainly on pitching with the Tigers, though it remains to be seen how the Angels will deploy him. JC Ramirez (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Added 4:07 pm (EST)

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C. Seager - SS

Seager (elbow) completed throws across the diamond and to second base during his workout Saturday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

While Seager wasn't included in the lineup for the Dodgers' first Cactus League game Saturday versus the White Sox, there doesn't seem to be any concern about the shortstop's health outlook for Opening Day. He had already received clearance for most baseball activities upon reporting to camp this week and has now cleared one of the final obstacles in his recovery program by making throws from his defensive position. Seager might be ready for game action at some point during the upcoming week, though the Dodgers would likely use him at designated hitter before returning him to his normal role in the field.

Added 3:48 pm (EST)

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C. Kimbrel - RP

BOS

Kimbrel's asking price has not come down, and the closer will consider sitting out the season if no team comes close to matching his demands, Jim Bowden of The Athletic reports.

Kimbrel declined the Red Sox's qualifying offer in November and had good reason to think he'd sign a big deal as the top reliever available in free agency, but the offseason hasn't gone according to his plans. This threat is a bit scary but it could easily be nothing more than an attempt to regain some leverage in a tough market. Kimbrel could still sign somewhere soon.

Added 2:36 pm (EST)

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$8100

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B. Buxton - CF

MIN

Buxton went 2-for-2 with a home run and five RBI in his first spring training game in Saturday's win over Tampa Bay.

Added 10:25 pm (EST)

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R. Lewis - SS

MIN

Added 7:44 pm (EST)

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S. Brault - RP

PIT

Brault started Saturday, throwing two scoreless innings against the Phillies. He gave up one hit while striking out a pair of batters.

Added 7:39 pm (EST)

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C. Bellinger - CF

Bellinger will be held out of workouts for a few days as a precaution due to a sore back, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Added 7:25 pm (EST)

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$6800

C. Kershaw - SP

Pitching coach Rick Honeycutt said Saturday that Kershaw is dealing with "an arm kind of thing," which Honeycutt went on to describe as "irritation," Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Added 7:17 pm (EST)

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C. Kimbrel - RP

BOS

Added 5:54 pm (EST)

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T. Story - SS

COL

Story left Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks with a right elbow contusion after being hit by a pitch.

Added 4:48 pm (EST)

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A. Bregman - 3B

HOU

Bregman (elbow) could return to game action next weekend if his progress continues, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Added 4:18 pm (EST)

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