MLB Player News

Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado was forced out of Saturday's Cactus League game after being hit on the left hand by a pitch.

Arenado was plunked by Corey Kluber in the sixth inning, which forced him out of the game. He was diagnosed with a bone contusion in his left hand and will undergo precautionary X-rays on Saturday, according to the Denver Post.

Arenado is hitting .308/.357/.564 with two homers and five RBI in 39 at-bats this spring.

The Padres reassigned infielder Jace Peterson to minor-league camp Friday. He went 5 for 28 with four walks this spring with the Padres.

Brewers shortstop Jean Segura will not play Friday for the second straight day due to arm soreness, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

The issue is believed to be minor, and Segura should be able to return to action within the next few days.

Nationals manager Matt Williams said Friday that he's not ready to name a starter at second base, CSNWashington.com reports.

Anthony Rendon, who has hit .344/.421/.500 in 32 at-bats this spring, is the heavy favorite to serve as the regular second baseman. Danny Espinosa is likely ticketed for a utility role.

Orioles infielder Manny Machado has had all physical restrictions lifted as part of his return from knee surgery, after he visited with Dr. Neal ElAttrache Thursday.

Machado has been rehabbing following October surgery on his left knee, and has been cleared to run, hit and field. He is still dealing with calf and hamstring injuries, but the surgery is now in the rearview mirror.

"He looks better every time I see him," ElAttrache told ESPN.com. "His kneecap is tracking normally, his muscle girth is almost the same as his opposite leg and his level of function exceeds where we thought he'd be at this point."

Machado's status for the start of the regular season is still to be determined, as it is not clear when he will begin playing in games. 

Royals infielder Danny Valencia is day to day moving forward, after X-rays taken on his left hand came back negative. The team announced Valencia did not suffer a fracture in his hand after being hit by a pitch in Thursday's spring training game.  

Royals infielder Danny Valencia was forced to leave Thursday's spring training game against the Angels after being hjt on the left hand, but he appears to have avoided a serious issue. According to the Kansas City Star, manager Ned Yost said Valencia is fine, but he is expected to undergo an X-ray Friday to determine the extent of the injury.

Valencia is batting just .206 in 34 spring at-bats, and is expected to serve as a utility infielder for the Royals this season. 

Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson went 1 for 4 in Wednesday's 13-3 win over the Indians after missing the last two days with calf tightness.

Donaldson is just 8 for 34 this spring but does have two home runs, seven RBI and five walks to his credit. He'll be looking for a repeat of last year's breakout season in 2014.

Cubs infielder Mike Olt will make his spring debut at third base Thursday, ESPNChicago.com reports.

Olt has been limited to DH duties this spring as he recovers from soreness in his throwing shoulder. If everything goes according to plan Thursday, it looks like he'll avoid a DL stint at the beginning of the season.

Cubs infielder Mike Olt felt good enough to DH Tuesday against the Rangers after getting some treatment for his sore shoulder. He said he will have to see if he can play in the field Wednesday, per ESPN.