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Alexy has been delayed by a left oblique issue this spring but could appear in a game by the end of the week, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Alexy was claimed off waivers by the White Sox in late January. In 30 innings for the Rangers over the past two seasons, he owns a 23:26 K:BB and a 6.30 ERA. He's likely ticketed to open the year in the Triple-A rotation or possibly as a long reliever at the major-league level.

Woods Richardson was optioned to minor-league camp on Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Woods Richardson made his big-league debut in October of last year but didn't seem to have a real chance to push for a rotation spot this spring. The 22-year-old will continue his development at the Triple-A level, where he recorded a 2.21 ERA over seven starts last season.

Danner is battling right forearm inflammation and won't throw for the next few days, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Danner's injury isn't considered serious enough to require an MRI, but it will nonetheless cost him some time this spring. Danner converted from catcher to reliever prior to the 2021 season and recorded a 2.02 ERA across 35.2 innings for High-A Vancouver that year, but injuries limited him to just four appearances last season.

Coleman has allowed one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out six over three innings across three Cactus League appearances.

Coleman was one of the Royals' more effective relievers in 2022, posting a 2.78 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 71:37 K:BB and 16 holds over 68 games. The walk issues are still popping up this spring, and Coleman's 3.87 FIP last year suggests regression could be on the way if he can't improve at limiting baserunners.

Bautista (shoulder/knee) is aiming to make his Grapefruit League debut Thursday versus the Blue Jays, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

Bautista is expected to get in at least one live batting practice session before he is ready for game action. He's been throwing bullpens for the last two weeks after battling shoulder and knee soreness early in the spring. Despite debuting late in the spring, the closer is still on track to be ready for Opening Day.

Canterino (elbow) was optioned to to Double-A Wichita on Saturday.

Canterino is expected to miss most of the 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last August. The 25-year-old had a 1.83 ERA across 34.1 innings for Double-A Wichita prior to the injury.

Cordero has a chance to make the Opening Day roster with both Lou Trivino (elbow) and Tommy Kahnle (biceps) expected to begin the campaign on the injured list, Max Goodman of SI.com reports.

Cordero last pitched in the majors in 2020, when he posted an ugly 6.08 ERA and 1.58 ERA over 26.2 innings with the White Sox. However, the right-hander turned things around in the Yankees system with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last season, recording a 1.67 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 49:12 K:BB across 37.2 frames. The reliever has tossed four scoreless innings so far this spring, and Goodman reports that Cordero hit 99 mph on the radar gun with his sinker in his last outing. Helping his case is that he's on the 40-man roster and doesn't have much to gain by being in the minors as a 30-year-old journeyman. If he does make the Opening Day roster, Cordero would likely begin the season pitching in lower-leverage situations.

Loup was named as an injury replacement Friday for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

Loup will be a bullpen option for the United States in the mid-to-late innings. The left-hander appeared in 65 games for the Angels in 2022 with a 3.84 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 52:22 K:BB over 58.2 innings.

Johnson (elbow) was optioned Friday to minor-league camp by the Orioles, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Johnson was added to the 40-man roster in November to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. The right-hander was acquired in a three-way trade between the Orioles, Rays and Astros from Tampa Bay in August and underwent Tommy John surgery a few days later. He likely won't be ready to help the Orioles until the 2024 season.

Munoz (ankle) threw a live batting practice session Friday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports reports.

Munoz will throw one more live batting practice session before making an appearance in a Cactus League contest. The right-hander underwent foot surgery in the offseason, and the team is being conservative to make sure there's no setback. Munoz was dominant in 2022, and while he may not see the bulk of the save opportunities this season, he's the rare reliever who can be relevant in fantasy without them because of his ability to miss bats.