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  • Ryan O'Hearn 1B | PIT

    Royals' Ryan O'Hearn: Picks up groin issue

    O'Hearn left Tuesday's Cactus League game with a left groin injury and is considered day-to-day.

    O'Hearn's removal from the contest was labeled a precaution, so it doesn't appear to be a serious injury. Still, any injury this close to Opening Day is noteworthy, and he'll have just over a week to get back on the field before the start of the regular season April 7.

  • Donovan Solano 1B | TEX

    Reds' Donovan Solano: Suffers hamstring injury

    Solano exited Tuesday's game against Texas with a left hamstring injury, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    Solano walked off the field with a team trainer after hurting himself while running the bases. The exact nature and severity of the injury are not yet clear. He's expected to find his way into the lineup at least against lefties this season, but the rest of the Reds' starting infielders could each receive a few more at-bats if he winds up missing time.

  • Donovan Solano 1B | TEX

    Reds' Donovan Solano: Sustains leg injury Tuesday

    Solano exited Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Rangers in the third inning with an apparent left leg injury, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    Solano, who picked up the start at shortstop, went 1-for-2 with an RBI before leaving the game when he appeared to hurt himself while advancing to second base on Tyler Stephenson's base hit. The Reds will presumably evaluate him in the locker room and provide an update on his condition after the game.

  • Giants' Wilmer Flores: Set for starting role at third base

    Flores is expected to be the Giants' starting third baseman after Evan Longoria (finger) was ruled out for Opening Day, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Flores is a natural third baseman and the next in line at the hot corner. The 30-year-old played all around the infield last season as a versatile defender. He hit a decent .262/.335/.447 with 18 home runs, 53 RBI and 57 runs scored in 139 contests in 2021. It's unclear how long Flores could hold onto an everyday role given the murky timeline of Longoria's recovery.

  • Giants' LaMonte Wade: Bound for injured list

    Wade will open the season in the injured list due to inflammation and a bone bruise in his left knee, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

    Wade left Monday's Cactus League game against the Brewers with the injury and underwent an MRI, which revealed an injury bad enough to shut him down for at least 10 days. He'll be re-evaluated after that period of rest has been completed, at which point a more precise timeline for his return should become clear. Austin Slater and Steven Duggar could see more playing time in the outfield until Wade returns.

  • Josh Naylor 1B | SEA

    Guardians' Josh Naylor: Set for spring debut

    Naylor (lower leg) will bat fifth and play right field Tuesday against the Dodgers.

    Naylor suffered multiple fibula fractures and ligament tearing in late June of last year. He spent the rest of the season on the sidelines and took things slow to start spring, but he's now set for game action. After coming back from such a serious injury, he may need more than just the nine days remaining before Opening Day to get fully up to speed. It's possible he opens the year on the injured list, but his return Tuesday is nevertheless a significant step in the right direction.

  • C.J. Cron 1B | BOS

    Rockies' C.J. Cron: Back in lineup

    Cron (head) will bat cleanup and play first base Tuesday against the Angels, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

    Cron was hit in the head by a pitch Sunday against Arizona. He cleared concussion protocol after the game, however, and he's back on the field two days later following Monday's scheduled off day.

  • Nick Pratto 1B | TEX

    Royals' Nick Pratto: Sent to Omaha

    Pratto was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

    Pratto looked solid at the dish to start spring training, going 5-for-15 with a home run, three RBI, one stolen base and seven runs scored, but he'll start the year at Triple-A, as anticipated. He hit .250 with 21 homers, 55 RBI and five stolen bags over 63 games a season ago with the Storm Chasers.

  • Giants' LaMonte Wade: Tending to knee discomfort

    Wade left Monday's exhibition due to left knee discomfort, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

    It was initially reported that Wade left due to a lower-body injury, and this latest update gives fantasy managers more clarity on the situation. He appears to have avoided a significant injury, though skipper Gabe Kapler noted that Wade will be re-evaluated in the near future. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.

  • Giants' LaMonte Wade: Exits with apparent injury

    Wade was removed from Monday's Cactus League game against the Brewers with an apparent lower-body injury, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

    Wade appeared to tweak something while he was running to second base on his first-inning double. Though he was able to stay in the game for the rest of the Giants' turn at bat, Wade looked to be limping as he went back to the dugout and then didn't play the field for the bottom of the first inning. The Giants will likely provide an update on the nature and extent of his injury after the game.

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