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Cecchini was optioned to the Mets' minor-league camp Tuesday.

Cecchini was never likely to break camp with the Mets, who have Amed Rosario, Asdrubal Cabrera, Wilmer Flores and Jose Reyes as middle infielders in front of him. He'll return to Triple-A Las Vegas, where he's sat for most of the last two years, and wait for an injury. He hit .267/.329/.380 with just six home runs in 110 games at that level last season, so he doesn't look like he'll be much of a fantasy asset when he does eventually make it back to the big leagues.

D'Arnaud was assigned to minor-league camp Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

D'Arnaud figures to open the year at Triple-A Sacramento, although his defensive versatility makes him an appealing reserve option for San Francisco. However, unless injuries become an issue, it's unlikely that d'Arnaud will see regular playing time with the Giants. Over 18 Cactus League games, d'Arnaud went 9-for-32 (.281) and stole five bases.

Camargo (back/oblique) may not be ready by Opening Day, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

The Braves are reportedly optimistic but not certain that Camargo will be recovered from his sore back and oblique by Opening Day. When healthy, the 24-year-old is expected to be the team's primary third baseman. He hit .299 last year in 82 games, though that was aided by an unsustainable .364 BABIP, and he hit just four home runs.

Turner has an ingrown toenail and will be held out of the Nationals' Grapefruit League game Monday against the Marlins, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

The issue is considered minor and Turner expects to return to spring action as soon as Tuesday. With Turner getting the day off Monday, Matt Reynolds will pick up the start at shortstop.

Camargo (back/oblique) will resume swinging a bat Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

If Camargo incurs no renewed soreness with his back or oblique while swinging Monday, the infielder could be cleared to return to Grapefruit League action Wednesday or Thursday. After hitting .299 over 256 plate appearances in a half season of action with the big club in 2017, Camargo is expected to open the season as the Braves' primary third baseman.

Baez (hamstring), who had been sidelined the previous nine days, went 1-for-3 in Saturday's Cactus League loss to the Indians.

Baez also made an athletic play in the field to take away a hit, and he said he felt good after the game, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports. "Everything was good," Baez said. "I'm back to 100 percent." The hamstring cramping was believed to be caused by dehydration, and the young infielder should be good to go moving forward.

Baez (hamstring) is in the lineup for Saturday's Cactus League game against the Indians, playing second base and batting second.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Thursday that Baez would return to the lineup Saturday, so the young infielder seems right on schedule in his return from a tight hamstring. Baez hasn't played in nine days, but the Cubs were just being overly cautious, and he should be good to go for Opening Day.

Camargo (back) could remain sidelined until March 22 or 23 as the Braves exercise caution with him, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

The original plan was to have Camargo rejoin the lineup after the Braves' off day March 20, but manager Brian Sntiker indicated Thursday that his return could be delayed by another couple of days. The third baseman could take some swings off a tee this weekend, after which his timetable should become clearer, but Camargo already has 33 spring plate appearances under his belt and the organization is in no hurry to rush him back onto the field.

Seager (elbow) went 1-for-3 with his first home run of spring training Thursday against the Royals.

The slugging shortstop has looked more like himself over his past two contests, going 3-for-6 with a double, a homer and four RBI after starting off spring training mired in a 2-for-18 slump (due in large part to his minor elbow injury). It was odd to see Seager hit in the designated hitter spot Thursday after making two successful starts at short in minor-league camp over the past three days. Perhaps the Dodgers didn't want to push him following his first extended action in the field this season. Whatever the case, Seager stated that he is over the elbow issues that plagued him early on, confirming his availability for Opening Day to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports on Wednesday. Assuming there are no setbacks, owners who gambled on his health in earlier drafts appear to have received a bit of a discount on a premier fantasy shortstop.

Manager Joe Madden said that Baez (hamstring) will return to action Saturday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The young infielder was hoping to return Thursday, but the Cubs will instead ease him into action a couple days later. Regardless of his exact return date, it seems like Baez will be healthy heading into the regular season.