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Wendle (shoulder) will begin 2017 in extended spring training, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The 26-year-old is set to receive a cortisone shot in his ailing shoulder this week, a treatment likely to sideline him for a few days, at a minimum. Wendle appeared in just seven games this spring before being shut down, and will likely report to Double-A Midland or Triple-A Nashville upon his return.

Adrianza (oblique) is expected to open the season on the disabled list, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.

Adrianza has yet to resume baseball activities after straining his right oblique Saturday, and it looks like the injury will cost him a spot on the Opening Day roster. The versatile infielder had been enjoying a strong camp prior to suffering the oblique strain, but his likely DL stint should bolster Eduardo Escobar and Danny Santana's chances of winning utility roles.

Wendle (shoulder) is playing catch and taking regular BP, Joe Stiglich of CSN California reports.

Wendle has been battling an undisclosed shoulder issue for most of March, and the A's are easing him back into things. He resumed throwing last Thursday and progressed to batting practice Monday. The progress Wendle is showing is promising, but the A's won't rush the 26-year-old back; he's expected to start the year at Triple-A.

Manager Rick Renteria said he expects Anderson to serve as the No. 2 hitter for the White Sox in most games, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Though Anderson's skills as a base stealer stack up well with just about any player on the roster, he hasn't yet demonstrated that he's capable of getting on base frequently enough to make for a strong option at the top of the order. Batting in the No. 2 spot shouldn't dramatically reduce Anderson's opportunities to wreak havoc on the bases and score runs, and he could even ascend to the leadoff spot if he shows an improved eye at the plate early on during his second season in the big leagues. Renteria currently plans to use either second baseman Tyler Saladino or center fielders Peter Bourjos and Jacob May in the leadoff spot to begin the season, but none of them seems to represent a long-term solution at the top of the order.

Manager Ned Yost has named Mondesi as the Royals' Opening Day starter at second base, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Mondesi beat out Whit Merrifield and Christian Colon for the job at second base. The 21-year-old struggled at the plate during his 47 games with the Royals in 2016, slashing just .185/.231/.281 over 149 plate appearances, though he did flash impressive defense and swipe nine bases (on 10 attempts). His speed and defense, coupled with his impressive spring -- where he is 17-for-46 with three homers (.370/.383/.609) -- have made him a popular late-round middle infield target, one that is even more justifiable now that he is solidified as the starter.

Mondesi went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and a run in Sunday's game against the Angels.

The 21-year-old had only one stolen base in his first 18 Cactus League games, but he finally flashed the kind of speed that has made him a popular late-round middle-infield target. Mondesi went 9-for-10 on the basepaths and provided stellar defense in 47 games with the big club last season, but batted just .185/.231/.281 over 149 plate appearances. He's gone 17-for-46 with three homers and a 1:12 BB:K so far this spring (.370/.383/.609), positioning himself to break camp as the starter at second base.

Tejada was assigned to the Yankees' minor-league camp Monday.

Even with everyday shortstop Didi Gregorius (shoulder) expected to open the season on the DL, Tejada wasn't able to secure a roster spot out of spring training despite slashing a solid .286/.366/.429 in 35 at-bats during Grapefruit League play. Ronald Torreyes and Rob Refsnyder look like manager Joe Girardi's preferred utility-infield options for the big club, so Tejada will have to bide his time at Triple-A Wilkes-Barre/Scranton before an opportunity opens up for him.

Adrianza (oblique) will sit out for at least a few more days, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Adrianza was still feeling sore Sunday after exiting Saturday's Grapefruit League game with a strained right oblique, so he'll undergo treatment for a few days before resuming baseball activities. The 27-year-old could be a candidate to land on the 10-day DL to begin the season if he fails to return to game action before spring training draws to a close.

Correa (illness) will play shortstop and bat in the cleanup spot in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

The Astros held Correa out Saturday while he battled flu-like symptoms, but one day off was all he needed to make a full recovery. Correa, who has been away from the Astros for much of March while playing for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, shapes up as a solid early-round selection in drafts after hitting .274 with 20 homers, 96 RBI and 13 steals in 2016.

Adrianza exited Saturday's game against the Orioles after fouling a ball off his foot, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

The versatile Adrianza is vying with Eduardo Escobar and Danny Santana for a utility role in the Twins' infield this spring and has strung together a strong .313/.405/.469 slash line across 32 at-bats. More updates on the severity of his foot injury should be made available following Saturday's game. Adrianza was replaced by Benji Gonzalez at second base Saturday.