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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.

Raley was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Raley was traded from the Dodgers to the Rays in mid-March, but he was unable to land a spot on the Opening Day roster. He'll likely be a candidate to fill in as depth in the outfield at some point in 2022.

Torkelson's contract was selected by the Tigers on Wednesday.

The Tigers announced last weekend that Torkelson had made the Opening Day roster, and the move was made official Wednesday. The No. 1 overall pick from 2020 slashed .258/.385/.484 with a homer, four doubles, four runs, four RBI and a steal this spring, and he'll begin the year as Detroit's primary first baseman.

The Guardians announced Wednesday that Naylor (lower leg) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment.

Naylor is on the 10-day injured list to begin the 2022 campaign, but his rehab assignment as the minor-league regular season gets underway signals that he'll likely be able to rejoin the Guardians following a relatively brief absence. Bradley Zimmer and Oscar Mercado are expected to fill in as options in right field while Naylor is unavailable.