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Miller went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-2 win over the White Sox.

That's an encouraging first spring game for Miller, who enters 2022 as a likely utility man for the Guardians. He struggled through 202 plate appearances last season, posting a .204/.243/.309 slash line with four home runs, 18 RBI, 17 runs scored and two stolen bases. Miller showed promise with a .297/.374/.489 slash line in 48 games with Triple-A Columbus, but he'll likely have to outplay Yu Chang in spring training to see a semi-regular role this year.

Urias (quadriceps) will be shut down for two weeks and isn't expected to be available for Opening Day, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Manager Craig Counsell didn't officially rule out Urias for Opening Day, but with less than three weeks before the April 7 opener against the Cubs, it's difficult seeing the 24-year-old being ready to play if he's down the next two weeks. The specifics of the quad injury remain unclear, and Urias still has to undergo more testing. Jace Peterson would likely benefit from Urias' absence at third base, and it would also leave Milwaukee short on depth at shortstop behind starter Willy Adames.

Hernandez is expected to be the primary starter in center field after Boston signed Trevor Story on Sunday.

Hernandez was assumed to be the starter in center with Christian Arroyo poised to start at second base until the Story news broke Sunday. The one wrinkle was that if the Red Sox, who were looking to add a right-handed bat, signed an outfielder, they could move Hernandez back to second base. This news seemingly locks in Hernandez as an outfielder. Story has played mostly shortstop during his career but will move to second base, while Xander Bogaerts, the longest-tenured member of the Red Sox and a clubhouse leader, will continue at short.

Arroyo is expected to become a utility infielder following Boston's signing of Trevor Story on Sunday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Arroyo had been projected as the starter at second base up until Sunday's news broke. The 26-year-old also indicated he's willing to take outfield reps to help himself get on the field, per Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican, though it's unclear if the Red Sox plan to play him in the outfield. The signing also appears to lock in Enrique Hernandez in center field. Arroyo has experience at all four infield positions.

Marte (eye) took live batting practice Saturday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

After two consecutive days of batting in a cage, Saturday's session was Marte's first against live pitching since camp started. He's expected to make his spring game-action debut this week.

Estrada's X-ray's have come back negative following a hit by pitch to his forearm on Saturday, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Estrada was forced from the game in the top of the second inning after the hit by pitch. The infielder's status should remain day-to-day, as the negative X-ray indicates he's not in store for a long-term absence.

Rodgers' late scratch from Saturday's Cactus League lineup was due to back tightness and was deemed a precautionary move, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com.

Rockies manager Bud Black confirmed the move as precautionary following Saturday's game. Rodgers should be available to return in the near future, possibly as soon as Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Estrada was removed from Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies after being hit by a pitch on his forearm in the top of the second inning, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Estrada will undergo an X-ray as a precautionary measure following his early departure, but he didn't sound too concerned about the severity of the injury. While the results of his examination should provide a better idea of his status, he should be considered day-to-day for now.

Urias will undergo tests on his left quad after exiting Saturday's game against the Rangers, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Urias suffered the injury while running the bases and left with a team trainer. The severity of the injury should become clear once the results of his tests are known. If he's forced to hit the injured list, Jace Peterson could see extra at-bats in the Brewers' infield early in the season.

Urias was removed from Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rangers in the top of the third inning with an apparent injury, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Urias was advancing from first base on a Pedro Severino double in the top of the third, but he pulled up as he rolled into third base despite being waved home. The exact nature of Urias' injury isn't yet clear, and it's not yet known whether the issue will force him to miss time this spring.