Marlins: Cody Ross (groin) hasn’t ruled out playing on Opening Day. If he misses, Emilio Bonafacio could make the start… Brian Barden, Mike Lamb, Clay Hensley and Jose Veras are expected to make the team…Bryan Peterson was sent to the minors.
Around NL East Spring Training, 4/1: Blanton Sidelined
Phillies: Joe Blanton will miss 3-6 weeks with a mild oblique strain.
Nationals: Luis Atilano was optioned to AAA…Willy Taveras will platoon with Willie Harris in rightfield. April Fool’s. Nope, really…Willy Taveras played in rightfield today in his latest attempt to make himself useful in a post-Ian Desmond world.
Mets: Francisco Rodriguez flew home after a family member was involved in a serious car accident. He is expected to fly back to New York by Monday for Opening Day…John Maine threw up in between innings during his start today, afflicted by the stomach flu.
Braves: Backup catcher David Ross returned from a groin strain.
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