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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.

Diaz is likely to see some starts at the shortstop position while Jhonny Peralta is out with a hand injury.

The Cardinals originally planned on having Jedd Gyorko face lefties in a platoon with Kolten Wong at second base. However, with Peralta now out 2-to-3 months, Gyorko will take over as the everyday shortstop and Diaz will receive most of the starts against left-handed pitching. The 25-year-old will hit near the bottom of the lineup when he starts and has no major league experience, making it questionable how valuable he can be for fantasy owners.

Martinez (head) feels better Tuesday after taking a blow to the head in a Grapefruit League game Sunday, MASN Sports reports.

Martinez seems to have dodged a major injury. He still has some soreness in his neck and he figures to miss a couple more games. It remains to be seen if Martinez will avoid the first round of cuts.

Baez is 1-for-4 with one run and one stolen base through two games this spring.

Baez has been getting starts at both center field and first base in an attempt to increase his versatility in order to get him more playing time and improve the Cubs' depth. If Kris Bryant, Addison Russell, or Ben Zobrist were to suffer an injury, Baez would likely be the next man up and receive plenty of starts. The 23-year-old remains a high-upside player who will be a key reserve for the Cubs in 2016.

Martinez left Sunday's Grapefruit League game after taking an elbow to the head while in the field, MASN Sports reports.

Martinez stayed down for a while before walking off under his own power. This has signs of being a concussion and we should no more within the next day or so. Martinez was trying to make the team as a non-roster invitee, but he was likely destined to begin the season at Double-A or Triple-A.

Sardinas is the favorite to win the Seattle utility job, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Sardinas is more versatile than his competition, Chris Taylor and Shawn O'Malley. He plays middle infield and third base, switch hits and is a better pinch-running option. Sardinas also started working this week at center field, where he could potentially serve as a backup to Leonys Martin. Taylor is new to third base, and O'Malley isn't as strong at shortstop. It's Sardinas' job to lose with the other two headed back to Triple-A.

Baez played first base Friday and handled all of his chances without making an error.

Baez, who singled and stole a base, was making his spring debut at first base after struggling in center field Thursday. If he makes the team, he'll be a backup at every position except catcher and pitcher.

Correa made his Grapefruit League debut Friday, going 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored against the Cardinals.

Correa, who is working on hitting the ball up the middle, said he's seeing ball well, which is all that matters at this point. "The preparation has been there," the 21-year-old said. "I've been very confident in my preparation and just focus on the season. Spring training is to get ready in order to have a great year and help your team eventually win a championship."

Sardinas will spend some time working in center field to enhance his flexibility for the upcoming season, Bob Dutton of The News Tribune reports.

Sardinas has spent the majority of his career as a middle infielder, but will now begin working in center field for the first time in an effort to increase his playing time. The 22-year-old is currently listed as the backup to Robinson Cano at second base and Ketel Marte at shortstop. If he can prove to be a competent outfielder and produce quality at-bats throughout spring training, it would go along ways in his chances to make the big league team.

Baez struggled in his start in center field in the Cubs' spring opener Thursday, the team's official site reports.

The Brewers' first three hitters went to Baez, starting with a triple off the wall that Baez had trouble tracking and ending with a dropped fly ball in which he called off the right fielder. It was quite an adventure, but he's still learning the position. He's not going to win the job in camp, but if he can prove he can play center he should make the team.