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Graveman (0-2) allowed four earned runs on four hits and two walks over 1.1 innings in Saturday's 10-4 Cactus League loss to the Padres. He did not record a strikeout.

The right-hander took a step back after having allowed an earned run on four hits over two innings in his first start against the White Sox last Monday, allowing RBI singles to Franchy Cordero and Hunter Renfroe in the first before getting charged for two additional runs that came home in the second after he'd exited. Graveman is under consideration for a second consecutive Opening Day start, although the results over his first two spring training appearances are far from a ringing endorsement. According to reports from Jane Lee of MLB.com, the 27-year-old opined after the game that his decision to experiment with not throwing at all on the day before his start likely had an adverse effect on his performance. "I didn't pick up a baseball [Friday]," Graveman said. "I've always thrown the day before to keep that arm slot, that feel. With the off-days this year, I wanted to kind of see how that worked out. The body felt great, but I think for me, personally, being the kind of pitcher that I am, I'm going to need to throw on those off-days if I'm going to start the day after."

Robertson hopes to see spring action soon but is currently dealing with an episode of food poisoning, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Robertson is on track to throw a simulated game Tuesday and should be ready for spring action in the days following that. The recent time on the shelf shouldn't affect his fantasy outlook heading into the 2018 campaign, where he should be a steady source of holds as a late-inning relief option.

Rumbelow hasn't pitched recently due to shoulder discomfort, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Rumbelow was lifted from his Seattle debut due to a cut on his thumb, but that doesn't appear to be the primary reason the bullpen hopeful hasn't pitched since. Consider the right-hander day-to-day for the time being, with each day on the shelf decreasing his chances of earning a major-league roster spot to open the year.

Paredes gave up one run on three hits while striking out one in his lone inning of work Saturday against the Mariners.

It was the first run the 22-year-old has allowed in three appearances this spring, but he has also surrendered five baserunners over that 2.1-inning span. Paredes is in the mix for a middle-relief role despite posting a lackluster 4.43 ERA over 22.1 innings last season due in large part to the Angels' lack of consistent middle-relief options. A low-leverage role in the bullpen combined with a pedestrian strikeout rate for a reliever (6.9 K/9) will keep him off the fantasy radar even if he does win a job out of spring training.

Johnson's fastball hit 95-96 mph on the radar gun during his second spring start Saturday, Nick Friar of the New Bedford Standard Times reports. The left-hander allowed two hits over two scoreless innings against the Yankees.

Johnson, who typically sits in the low-90s, couldn't explain the increased velocity, but speculated he's been focused on getting a good turn and driving with his backside. Whatever the cause, he's been impressive thus far, having thrown four scoreless innings over two starts, and he's making a case for a spot on the 25-man roster. That could be in a bullpen role, or as a temporary fill-in fifth starter while Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) works his way back.

Infante has been slowed by shoulder inflammation this spring, Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Infante, who is expected to throw a bullpen session Sunday or Monday, appeared in 52 games last season and is looking to secure a spot in Chicago's rebuilt bullpen. In order to do that, the right-hander will need to get back on the field and go full tilt.

An MRI on Fulmer's elbow showed no structural damage, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Soreness in the back of Fulmer's elbow prompted the Tigers to postpone his upcoming Grapefruit League appearance and send the soon-to-be 25-year-old for a precautionary MRI. Fortunately, everything came back clean, confirming he avoided a more serious injury. The Tigers will still likely proceed cautiously with Fulmer given how early it is in camp, so continue to consider him day-to-day until Detroit provides more information regarding his status.

An MRI on Saturday revealed Pomeranz is dealing with a left forearm flexor strain, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Pomeranz suffered the injury during Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. The encouraging news is that the strain is being deemed "mild" and the southpaw doesn't seem particularly worried about the diagnosis. "I'm not worried. I feel a lot better today," Pomeranz said Saturday. It's still unclear how long the issue will keep him sidelined at this point -- he missed 10 days to open the 2017 season with a similar issue -- but a timetable will likely emerge in the next couple days.

Whalen was named the starter for Saturday night's Cactus League game against the Angels in place of Felix Hernandez (forearm), Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

It will be the 23-year-old's first Cactus League start of the year, following a two-inning scoreless stint against the Dodgers in his spring debut on Feb. 25. Whalen endured a rough 2017 in which he cut his season short in July due to anxiety and depression, but he's been praised by Mariners staff early in spring training with what appears to be a renewed and brighter outlook. The right-hander's first two regular-season major-league stints have been rocky (6.57 and 6.14 ERAs with the Braves and Mariners, respectively), but he'll look to secure a role on the big-league staff this spring.

Lee (oblique) was sent to Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Lee, who suffered an oblique injury in Tuesday's game against the Rays, posted a 5.11 ERA in 116.1 innings for Norfolk last season, striking out 15.2 percent of batters while walking 9.9 percent.