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Jesus Flores signs minors deal with Rays

Rays signed C Jesus Flores to a minor league contract.

Flores had been at the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate but was released after batting just .164/.218/.233 over 22 games. He's been assigned to Triple-A Durham.

Tue, Jun 4, 2013 10:58:00 PM

Chacin (shoulder) headed for DL to start year

Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports that it's "almost a certainty" that Jhoulys Chacin (shoulder) will begin the season on the disabled list.

Chacin is progressing, as he long-tossed from 90 feet Monday with no issues and will move to 120 feet Wednesday. However, he's yet to throw off a mound all spring and simply doesn't have enough time to get ready by Opening Day. "If I start feeling good, I'll keep moving [back]," Chacin said. "The good thing is I'm feeling good. My ball is coming out good. Everything feels fine, I feel strong. I'm very happy everything is working out." The righty added that he is "thinking about the long term, not rushing and getting set back."

Source: Rockies.mlb.com

Mar 11 - 7:59 PM

Zack Greinke (calf) to start on Wednesday

Zack Greinke (calf) will start Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.

Greinke threw a bullpen session and also went through some fielding drills on Monday, clearing the way for him to return to game action. It's been nearly two weeks since the righty tweaked his calf in his spring debut, but he's made steady progress since then. He won't pitch in Australia next weekend but is a good bet to start on March 30 in San Diego.

Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter

Mar 11 - 7:39 PM

Masterson named Indians' Opening Day starter

Indians manager Terry Francona on Tuesday named Justin Masterson his Opening Day starter.

It was a mere formality. Masterson, who will making his third straight Opening Day start, will get the ball on March 31 in Oakland. The 28-year-old is coming off a fine season in which he posted a 3.45 ERA with 195 strikeouts over 193 innings.

Source: Nick Camino on Twitter

Mar 11 - 7:08 PM

Marshall (shoulder) looking iffy for opener

Reds manager Bryan Price said Tuesday that Sean Marshall (shoulder) is "a couple of days" away from a bullpen session.

Marshall has been dealing with left shoulder tendinitis this spring after battling through shoulder issues for most of last season. Price indicated that it's probably unlikely the lefty will be ready for Opening Day. "He's feeling great but with his history and the shoulder from last year and not feeling great here early in camp, we are going to go on the ultra-conservative side and just make sure he does everything in his throwing protocol to verify that he's feeling great and then get him back on the mound," Price said.

Source: Reds.mlb.com

Mar 11 - 6:53 PM

Broxton (forearm) 'undecided' for Opening Day

Reds manager Bryan Price said Tuesday that it's "undecided" whether Jonathan Broxton (forearm) will be ready for Opening Day.

Broxton faced hitters Tuesday, which is the first time he's done so since last August's surgery to repair a torn flexor mass tendon. "Arm-wise I feel great," Broxton said. "Command-wise I struggled today but that was the first time I faced batters since before the surgery. All of that will come around." Broxton will throw a bullpen session Thursday and possibly another live batting practice session before being cleared for game action. "We are all excited to see him back out. It's one step closer to getting him in games and get ready to help us," Price said. "We just don't know if he will be ready for Opening Day. That's undecided but certainly there's a chance he will be."

Source: Reds.mlb.com

Mar 11 - 6:50 PM

Cahill day-to-day with jammed right knee

Trevor Cahill is listed as day-to-day after being diagnosed with a jammed right knee.

Cahill injured himself while covering first base on a Jason Kipnis ground ball to the right side in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game. He should be fine to make his next Cactus League start. Cahill has allowed 11 runs over 11 innings this spring.

Source: Steve Gilbert on Twitter

Mar 11 - 6:16 PM

Josh Hamilton (calf) won't play until Sunday

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Tuesday that Josh Hamilton (calf) won't make his Cactus League debut until Sunday, at the earliest.

There was a report Monday that said he could play as soon as Thursday, but that obviously won't happen. Hamilton has been running and hitting on the field, but the Angels are understandably taking things slowly with him. He should still have time to get ready for Opening Day if he can avoid a setback.

Source: Orange County Register

Mar 11 - 6:08 PM

Santana expected to sign in 'next day or two'

According to Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun, free agent starter Ervin Santana is "likely to make a decision on his destination within the next day or two."

The Orioles and Blue Jays had been considered the front-runners, but the Braves now have a number of injury-related question marks in their starting rotation and are believed to be jumping into the mix. Santana, 31, posted a 3.24 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 161/51 K/BB ratio in 211 innings last season for the Royals. His initial asking price was reportedly in the $100 million range but he'll wind up signing for far, far less here in mid-March.

Source: Eduardo A. Encina on Twitter

Mar 11 - 5:43 PM

Beachy (elbow) will miss next spring start

Brandon Beachy (elbow) will miss his next scheduled Grapefruit League start.

And the absence could extend beyond that. Beachy left his Grapefruit League outing Monday against the Phillies after experiencing soreness in his right elbow and biceps, and he's now undergoing a range of tests. The right-hander is obviously in danger of missing a chunk of the 2014 regular season. This has not been a smooth camp for the Braves' starting rotation.

Source: David O'Brien on Twitter

Mar 11 - 4:10 PM

Fister (elbow) has no problems playing catch

Doug Fister (elbow) played catch without drama on Tuesday morning.

The lauded offseason import has been sidelined since Friday due to inflammation in his pitching elbow. Fister first complained of pain way back in early February and was prescribed a steady dose of "anti-inflammatory medicine, ice and rest." The Nationals don't seem overly concerned, so neither should fantasy owners. Assuming no further setbacks, the 30-year-old will be sound for Opening Day.

Source: Washington Post

Mar 11 - 2:59 PM

Matheny: Taveras probably isn't making team

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny confirmed that Oscar Taveras' odds of making the team are nearly insurmountable.

Taveras, coming off right ankle surgery last season, is currently shelved with right hamstring tightness. "It's not possible — without him being healthy," Matheny said of Taveras' shot to crack the Opening Day roster. "He needed for everything to go right for that to be a possibility. It's definitely something that's holding him up." Taveras, one of the game's best prospects, will undoubtedly make his big league debut later on in the summer.

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Mar 11 - 1:18 PM