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Segura connected for a solo home run on Friday and is 5-for-6 this spring, the Arizona Republic reports.

Segura batted leadoff again and said he feels "comfortable" in that spot. Obviously its early, but Segura could be valuable if he returns to form in Arizona's potent lineup. Segura batted just .257 and .246 the last two years, with 11 combined home runs and 44 total stolen bases. But he batted .294 with 12 home runs and 44 steals in 2013, a year he made the All-Star Game.

Asche (oblique) said he hopes to be playing in games by the middle of next week, CSN Philadelphia reports.

Asche did also say a return next week is not a certainty. He's been sidelined with an oblique strain since the start of camp. If this injury lingers into the season it could create an opportunity for Darnell Sweeney or David Lough to open the season on the Phillies' active roster.

Asche (oblique) participated in running drills and took dry swings with a bat Thursday, the PhillyVoice reports.

Manager Pete Mackanin said Asche is "coming along slowly" in his recovery from an oblique strain. He has yet to play in a spring training game because of the injury.

Segura could play "almost every day" if he can handle playing second base per Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale, Jack Magruder of Fanragsports.com reports.

With Nick Ahmed flashing gold glove level defensive ability last year, Segura's best chance at playing time will be at second base. Segura certainly has the arm and range for the position, as he has been a solid shortstop, but sometimes the differences in double play turns and other second base specific plays can trip up an otherwise talented middle infielder. Segura will get his first game action at the position for the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Segura went 3-for-3 from the leadoff spot in the Diamondbacks' Cactus League opener on Wednesday, the Arizona Republic reports.

Acquired from Milwaukee in a trade at the end of January, Segura could have some fantasy value if he ends up sticking at the top of the order and hitting in front of guys like A.J. Pollock and Paul Goldschmidt for the bulk of the year. Segura played short on Wednesday, and he could also see time at second base this spring.

Ramirez connected on his first homer of the spring Wednesday.

Ramirez figures to fill a utility role with the Indians following the signing of Juan Uribe but his ability to handle second base, shortstop and third base in addition to left and center field could yield a larger share of at-bats than a typical utility role . He could be a sneaky source of power and speed out of the middle infield in deeper formats if he can grab a semi-regular role.

Manager Pete Mackanin said Asche (oblique) could begin some outfield work Wednesday, the Phillies' official site reports.

Asche is sidelined with an oblique injury that he suffered last week. The Phillies are taking it slow with him to avoid having this turn into a long term issue.

Manager Pete Mackanin said Asche (oblique) could begin some outfield work Wednesday, the Phillies' official site reports.

Asche is sidelined with an oblique injury that he suffered last week. The Phillies are taking it slow with him to avoid having this turn into a long term issue.

Moncada played three innings at second base and had a hit from each side of the plate in an exhibition game against Northeastern University on Monday, the Providence Journal reports.

Moncada was the highlight draw in the second game of a double-header against college teams that featured none of Boston's major-league talent. The man considered the organization's top prospect is not in the major-league camp this spring, but manager John Farrell wanted him Monday and will give him more opportunities when the Red Sox kick off spring games against major-league competition. "With someone who has the talents of Yoan, you'd like to get as much exposure as you can within reason," Farrell said. "I think every opportunity that presents itself that he can come over and get into games, we'd like to take advantage of that."

McMahon is spending time learning first base this spring, the Denver Post reports.

It's likely that McMahon will open 2016 at Double-A Hartford, but with Nolan Arenado entrenched at third base for the foreseeable future, the Rockies want to have a path for McMahon to take over a regular job at the big league level once he's ready to do so. In order to maintain his value, the Rockies are planning on giving McMahon time at both corner-infield spots to begin the season. Regardless of whether he moves off third base permanently, McMahon's bat will carry him to the big leagues. Last season at High-A Modesto, McMahon compiled a .300/.372/.520 line with 18 homers and 75 RBI in 132 games.