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Wright allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over three innings while striking out five in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

The Braves' No. 7 fantasy prospect continues to keep himself in the running for the fifth starter job to begin the regular season. Monday's walk was Wright's first of the spring in eight innings, and he's paired that control with a whopping 11 strikeouts. If the 23-year-old doesn't break camp on the 25-man roster, he'll head back to Triple-A Gwinnett -- where he posted a 2.51 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB in 28 innings in 2018 -- and wait for his next big-league opportunity.

The Marlins assigned Graves to their minor-league camp Tuesday, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

Graves stuck on the Marlins' roster all of last season as a Rule 5 pick, making 21 relief appearances and posting a 5.40 ERA and 21:12 K:BB in 33.1 innings. After being outrighted off the roster in December, Graves never had much of a chance at breaking camp with the big club for the second season in a row. He'll function as bullpen depth at Triple-A New Orleans.

Nuno faces a clearer path to winning a spot in the Nationals' bullpen following the release of Sammy Solis, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

The Nats already have two lefties ticketed for the bullpen in Sean Doolittle and Matt Grace, but Doolittle's spot as the closer creates an opening for a third. Nuno has been fairly sharp this spring in his limited reps, posting a 6:1 K:BB and 4.50 ERA in four innings without allowing a homer, and the 31-year-old is coming off a strong campaign with the Rays in 2018 in which he delivered a 1.64 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB over 33 innings while being used in a variety of roles. Nuno has an opt-out clause in his minor-league deal if he's not on the 25-man roster by March 27, but if he keeps performing in camp he should have little difficulty securing a big-league job by Opening Day, whether in Washington or elsewhere.

Garrett (elbow) was spotted playing catch, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

Garrett underwent Tommy John surgery in June of 2017, so it's good to see that he's progressing through his rehab. There's been no word on a timetable for his return, but it doesn't appear as though he's ready to start throwing off a mound just yet.

Suarez was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

Suarez allowed 14 runs (nine earned) in 15 innings in his first taste of the big leagues last season. He'll wait at the Triple-A level for an injury to open up another opportunity.

Solis signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Monday, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports.

Solis didn't spend a long time unemployed after being released by the Nationals on Saturday. He joins a team with a deep bullpen, though the Padres' left-handed relievers are thin with Brad Wieck battling cancer and Jose Castillo out at least two months with a flexor strain. Solis could win a job as the Padres' second lefty along with Aaron Loup.

Kershaw (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch, all-fastball bullpen session Monday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The session was Kershaw's first off a mound since February 20, the date on which his frustration with the state of his arm first appeared. He remains without any serious injury, and manager Dave Roberts believes he can be ready to go by Opening Day, but he'll have to stretch out quite a bit and work in his other pitches before that becomes a possibility. Kershaw was pleased with the session, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports, though he didn't give any clear indication about his readiness for the start of the regular season.

Buehler will face hitters again Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Buehler has yet to make a Cactus League appearance this spring, but the Dodgers apparently feel comfortable with him getting his work done in simulated games. The team hasn't given any indication of when or if he'll face hitters on an opposing team this spring, but there also doesn't seem to be any fear that he won't be ready by Opening Day.

Sampson was sent to minor-league camp Monday.

Sampson received an invitation to big-league camp as part of his minor-league deal back in January, but his stay on the major-league side was fairly brief. He'll likely open the year with Triple-A Sacramento and wait for an injury to open up a roster spot in the big leagues.

Jorge (triceps) was sent to minor-league camp on Monday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Jorge spent 2018 rehabbing from a triceps injury and hasn't thrown a pitch in a game this spring. He was invited to big-league camp when he signed his minor-league deal with the Reds in January but was never likely to break camp with the team.