THE BIG HURT: A bunch of injured players

Let's take a look at some players who are nursing injuries as spring training draws to a close. Most of these players will begin the season on the DL, though at least one (Matz) is still somewhat up in the air.

Next Wednesday will begin our regular weekly coverage. We will update three times a week (or more often if there's significant breaking news), and will begin a new column each Wednesday, similar to how the Daily Call-Ups operate, other than the "daily" part.
 

Steven Matz (LHP, NYM) – L Elbow soreness
Matz is currently battling a sore elbow, though this is not likely related to his October surgery to remove bone spurs. This is a troubling development for the young pitcher, who missed the last six weeks of 2016 with a tight...

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