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Goldschmidt went 1-for-1 with four walks and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Pirates. He also registered one stolen base.

Goldschmidt, who's known more for his slugging, played set-up man for the Cardinals on Thursday. The 34-year-old is expected to be a high-end first baseman in fantasy this season, though the stolen base may not be a regular occurrence despite swiping 12 bags last year.

Solano (hamstring) will hit in a simulated game Friday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Although Solano is on the injured list to begin the season, manager David Bell is optimistic the utility man won't have a lengthy absence. His participation in Friday's sim game echoes that optimism, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Solano begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week if his hitting session goes well.

Ellis will start at third base and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Padres.

Ellis will go from being optioned to Triple-A Reno one week earlier to entering the starting nine for Arizona's season opener in the wake of Josh Rojas sustaining an oblique injury that will keep him on the shelf to begin the campaign. Ellis looks as though he may get a look as a full-time third baseman while Rojas is out. The righty-hitting Ellis is in the lineup versus a right-handed starter Yu Darvish, even though the switch-hitting Sergio Alcantara would represent a viable platoon partner.

Wade (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list as expected Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The move was made retroactive to April 4, so Wade will be eligible to return April 14, but it's not clear if that's in play. The plan was to shut him down for 10 days, a period which ends Thursday, and then re-evaluate him, so a clearer picture of his recovery timeline should emerge soon.

Solano (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Solano dealt with a left hamstring issue late in camp, and the injury will force him to miss the start of the regular season. Manager David Bell is optimistic that the 34-year-old won't require a lengthy stint on the injured list, but Brandon Drury is expected to fill in as a utility man in Solano's absence.

Rivas has officially made the Cubs' Opening Day roster.

Rivas will benefit from the expanded April rosters, as the Cubs will open the year with 14 hitters and 14 pitchers. The 25-year-old isn't a big prospect but hit .318/.388/.409 in his 18-game debut last season after slashing .284/.405/.411 for Triple-A Iowa. He doesn't have an obvious path to playing time but could make the occasional start at first base or the corner outfield.

Rivas was spotted at Wrigley Field on Wednesday and could make the Opening Day roster if the Cubs keep 14 position players, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

It sounds like the roster breakdown could determine Rivas' fate. If the Cubs opt for 15 pitchers and 13 position players, the 25-year-old might not make the cut. But selecting one extra hitter might keep Rivas in the majors. He likely won't play a ton even if he does stick around, but Rivas offers some interesting offensive potential if his role expands. The season starts Thursday and that will bring more clarity on how Rivas fits in.

Singleton went 1-for-4 with a home run in Tuesday's season opener with Triple-A Nashville.

Singleton signed a minor-league deal with the Brewers over the offseason, and he wound up going deep in his first official appearance since 2017. Now 30 years old, the once-heralded prospect has mostly lost his shine, but he showed Tuesday he still has some pop. He's going to need a stretch of success at the Triple-A level to earn another shot in the big leagues, but a promotion at some point is not out of the question.

Bohm will make the Phillies' Opening Day roster, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Bohm's roster spot appeared to be in some doubt thanks to his poor spring and the strong performance of the Phillies' top hitting prospect Bryson Stott. While Bohm's roster spot is secure for now, his playing time may not be, with Stott making the team as well. If the pair wind up platooning at third base, the right-handed Bohm would see less than half of the available starts, though it's likely Bohm still gets to start against some righties. He can spell Rhys Hoskins at first base on occasion, while Stott can start at either middle infield spot.

Votto has been dialed in this spring, hitting .297/.333/.622 with two homers. He's been getting more plate appearances than other regulars on the team, in an attempt to get off to a quick start, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "He's really committed to getting off to a good start," manager David Bell said. "Just seeing that happen for him, it's just impressive, everything about it."

Despite the teardown of the roster around him, Votto is no less dedicated to his craft. He will get fewer opportunities to compile runs and RBI with presumably lesser players around him in the lineup, however.