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Iglesias is set to face hitters Tuesday with the hope of appearing in a game March 14, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Iglesias started his winter throwing program a bit late, so he's currently a bit behind the other pitchers in camp. That being said, as long as he can get enough innings logged in spring training, he should slot into the Reds rotation when Opening Day rolls around.

Leone was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday, the Arizona Republic reports.

Leone, who was acquired from Seattle last June along with Wellington Castillo, appeared in just three games for the Diamondbacks. He'll head down to the minors and provide Arizona with pitching depth this season.

Hernandez was supposed to pitch Saturday but did not as "a precautionary measure," CSN Philadelphia reports.

Hernandez, who is the favorite to close for the Phillies this season, said Sunday that there is nothing wrong with him physically. He did not elaborate further, but said he expects to pitch in the middle or latter part of this week. He missed all of 2014 recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Iglesias threw a 40-pitch bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports.

He's being brought along slowly this spring after completing a shoulder conditioning program in the offseason. Manager Bryan Price expects Iglesias to be ready for spring games by the middle of March, which would give him roughly five Cactus League starts to prepare for the regular season.

Edwards pitched a scoreless inning an exhibition win over the Angels on Friday.

Edwards combined with seven other pitchers to shut out the Angels. He's been one of the top pitching prospects for the Cubs since he was acquired in 2013, and finally made his big-league debut in September. If all goes well, he'll make the team out of camp and stay in the majors all year.

Johnson started Friday's exhibition game and pitched a scoreless inning. He struck out two and gave up two hits.

Eight Cubs pitchers combined to shut out the Angels. Johnson will probably start the year in the minors, but he could still make the team as a long reliever. He's been one of the top pitching prospects in the organization since he was drafted in 2012.

Cordero (biceps) threw his first bullpen session of the spring Friday, CSN Philadelphia reports.

Cordero, who has been dealing with biceps soreness, is about a week or so away from appearing in a Grapefruit League game.

De Leon (ankle) will pitch Saturday, Eric Stephen of SBNation reports.

De Leon was dealing with an ankle injury this week but it was minor enough that he'll be able to go this weekend. He is competing for the fifth starter's job and needs every chance he can get this spring.

De Leon is dealing with a minor injury to his right ankle, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles News Group reports.

The injury did not prevent De Leon from getting some throwing in Friday, so it seems the Dodgers can be taken at their word that this is just minor. De Leon is in big league camp with the mentality that he's competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster, and the No. 5 job is open with Brett Anderson (back) joining Hyun-Jin Ryu (shoulder) on the shelf. An in-season promotion remains far more likely for the 23-year-old, however.

Cordero (biceps) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday, the Phillies' official site reports.

It will be Cordero's first bullpen session of the spring. He has been sidelined with biceps soreness.