Diamondbacks at Cubs March 16, 2023

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Diego A. Castillo

Could return to lineup soon

OFArizona Diamondbacks AAA

March 16, 2023

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Castillo (neck) could return to Arizona's lineup within the next couple of days, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

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Geraldo Perdomo

Could make quick return

SSArizona Diamondbacks

March 16, 2023

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Perdomo (chest) could return to Arizona's lineup "in the next day or so," Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

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Christian Walker

Scratched due to bruised hip

1BArizona Diamondbacks

March 16, 2023

Walker was scratched from the Diamondbacks' Cactus League lineup Thursday due to lingering left hip discomfort, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

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Mark Melancon

Will begin season on IL

PArizona Diamondbacks

March 16, 2023

Melancon was diagnosed with a subscapularis strain in his right shoulder Thursday and will begin the season on the injured list, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

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Ketel Marte

Slumping spring

2BArizona Diamondbacks

March 16, 2023

Marte is batting .154 (2-for-13) with one double, three walks, one RBI and one run scored over five spring games.

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Geraldo Perdomo

Suffers chest contusion

SSArizona Diamondbacks

March 16, 2023

Perdomo sustained a chest contusion during Wednesday's spring game, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

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Diego A. Castillo

Suffering from neck spasms

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March 16, 2023

Castillo was removed from Wednesday's spring game due to neck spasms, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

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Cody Bellinger

Hits first spring home run

OFChicago Cubs

March 16, 2023

Bellinger went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.

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Javier Assad

Likely ticketed for bullpen

PChicago Cubs

March 16, 2023

With Hayden Wesneski likely closing in on the fifth spot in the rotation, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, Assad will probably begin the season in the bullpen.

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Adrian Sampson

Seems unlikely to start

PChicago Cubs AAA

March 16, 2023

With Hayden Wesneski likely closing in on the fifth spot in the rotation, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, Sampson may have to settle for long-relief work to begin the season.

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