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O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox due to a sore knee, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.

O'Hearn recently suffered the injury while making a leaping play in the outfield, and he's currently considered day-to-day. The 29-year-old is a longshot for the Opening Day roster after being outrighted off Baltimore's 40-man roster in January, and any prolonged absence will only further reduce his chances of making the team.

Manager Aaron Boone said Rizzo was scratched from Sunday's Grapefruit League lineup due to a "cranky back," Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

The 33-year-old managed back stiffness throughout the 2022 campaign, and it appears he'll battle the issue again this season. Boone doesn't believe the flare-up is serious this time around, and Rizzo could be back in the lineup Tuesday. However, it's worth keeping an eye on Rizzo as the rest of camp progresses, as the injury seems likely to linger given his past issues in the area.

Kirilloff (wrist) is a bit behind schedule, and the Twins aren't committing to him being ready by Opening Day, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Kirilloff is still not all the way back from August wrist surgery, with his progression against live pitching not advancing as quickly as the Twins would have liked. Even if he avoids a trip to the injured list, he might only be ready for part-time duty to begin the year.

Guerrero (knee) will run the bases Sunday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Guerrero had to pull out of the World Baseball Classic due to knee inflammation, but the injury doesn't seem to be too significant. He's continued to make steady progress, including hitting and fielding grounders. Once he shows that he can run without issues, his Grapefruit League debut should soon follow.

Diaz's left hand X-rays came back negative, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Diaz had to be removed from Friday's game after being plunked, but he's managed to avoid any fractures. It was the first baseman's first game back in action after he had missed time with a hip flexor injury. Diaz should be ready to play again in a day or two.

Diaz was removed from Friday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta after being hit on the hand/wrist area by a pitch, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Diaz was just returning to action after missing time with a hip injury and now has a new issue to deal with. He'll likely be sent for X-rays, at which point the Rays should have an update on the first baseman's condition.

Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and an additional run scored in Wednesday's Grapefruit League win over the Pirates.

Mountcastle's fifth-inning blast made the difference for the Orioles in this contest. The 26-year-old is all but guaranteed to be the starter at first base this season, so spring games are more to get him back into the playing rhythm after the offseason. He's gone 5-for-15 (all extra-base hits) with seven RBI across six Grapefruit League games.

Guerrero (knee) is likely to face live pitching Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Guerrero hit in the batting cage and fielded grounders Thursday for the second day in a row as he works his way back from right knee inflammation. He'll need to test out the knee with some lateral movements and running on the bases, but if all continues to go well it's possible the slugger will be ready to return to Grapefruit League play sometime next week.

Diaz (hip) will be back in the Rays' lineup for Friday's Grapefruit League contest against the Braves, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz has missed about a week of action with a hip flexor injury, but he'll be back at first base -- where he's expected to see most of his action during the regular season -- on Friday. The Rays' projected leadoff hitter inked a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the club back in late January.

Raley reworked his swing during the offseason by bringing his hands closer to his body and lessening his leg kick, Brian Murphy of MLB.com reports.

The 2022 season was Raley's first with the Rays, and he earned 72 plate appearances in the majors. Heading into 2023, he's out of minor-league options, so will be looking to earn a role with the big-league club out of spring training. He's helped his case by hitting well early in Grapefruit League action, tallying five hits across 15 at-bats -- including three home runs -- while striking out only twice.