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Mondesi started at shortstop and went 1-for-2 in a split squad spring game Friday. He's hitting .360 (9-for-25) this spring.

Mondesi will begin the season in the minors as there's been little talk of him staying with the big league team. He'll likely begin the season at Double-A Northwest Arkansas and could advance rapidly.

Bogaerts found himself batting cleanup Wednesday for the fourth time this week, CSN New England reports.

Manager John Farrell is toying with the lineup and hinted that it might be something he employs during the regular season. The manager's motivation is two-fold: he'd like to move David Ortiz up to third in order to ensure a first-inning at-bat; and he wants to break up the run of righties at the top of the order with Mookie Betts, Dustin Pedroia and Bogaerts. The shortstop doesn't carry the power of a traditional cleanup hitter, but he's developed into a good hitter that can protect Ortiz and possibly get himself a few more RBI opportunities.

Correa hit his first home run of the spring Monday against the Nationals.

Correa's solo shot off Nationals starter Joe Ross accounted for the Astros' only run of the game. The 21-year-old is 9-for-19 (.474) through seven Grapefruit League games and is primed for a big season hitting out of the three-hole in Houston's lineup.

Wendle was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Monday.

With numerous options at second base for Oakland, Wendle's odds of making the Opening Day roster weren't spectacular. That being said, the 25-year-old's career remains on an upward trajectory as he'll begin a second straight season in Nashville while awaiting his MLB debut.

Walters was officially optioned to Triple-A on Monday.

As expected, Walters will start the year after being considered somewhat of a longshot to make the Opening Day roster. The 26-year-old will attempt to work his way to the major league level at some point this season as he returns from shoulder surgery.

Martinez (head) was reassigned to minor league camp Saturday.

He has not played in the big leagues since 2011, and is likely ticketed for Triple-A Norfolk to serve as organizational depth in the middle infield. Martinez is also recovering from getting hit in the head by a liner in a Grapefruit League game earlier this week.

Sardinas is battling a tight calf muscle and won't play in Friday's game, the Tacoma News-Tribune's Bob Dutton reports.

It sounds like a very minor issue, as Dutton reports that Sardinas should be back in action Saturday. Sardinas can play both middle infield spots well, and can also play third base in a pinch, which is giving him the leg up on the competition to break camp as the Mariners' utility infielder.

Baldoquin was reassigned to minor league camp Thursday.

The 21-year-old shortstop had a solid showing with the Angels' big league camp this spring, going 3-for-8 with two doubles and four RBI over six games. He'll head down to minor league camp to get more reps and he remains a ways away from cracking the major league roster.

Lindor is 3-for-8 with one RBI, two walks, and one stolen base through three games this spring.

Lindor is coming off his first major league season in which he hit .313/.353/.482 with 12 home runs 51 RBI, and 12 stolen bases in just 99 games played. Barring injury, the 22-year-old will be in the lineup everyday, leading to an increase in counting statistics and overall offensive production and making him one of the top fantasy options at shortstop for 2016.

Walters (shoulder) went 0-for-1 on Sunday and is now 0-for-10 with five strikeouts this spring.

The 26-year-old underwent surgery in the offseason to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder. While he has not faced any restrictions this spring, it seems Walters is struggling a bit to regain his form in the early going. The Indians' outfield is wide open with Michael Brantley injured and Abraham Almonte suspended, but Walters is believed to be a long shot to break camp with the big club.