Major League Roster -

 

Moises Alou – Sent to New York today to have his right groin evaluated. It turns out that Moises will need hernia surgery on his right groin-ouch!Return to action: out at least 4 to 6 weeks. Frankly, I would be shocked to see him by June.

 

Marlon Anderson – Suffered a chest contusion from colliding with Ryan Church chasing a popup. He is day to day. Cannot fully swing a bat because of pain from his chest. Return to action: unknown

 

Carlos Beltran – Still recovering from off season surgery of both knees. The knees are fine. The problem is with his quads that atrophied while he was rehabbing the knees over the winter. He’s in good shape just not good baseball shape. He can run in one direction without any problems. He has difficulty stopping and turning. Also he has not begun sliding on dirt yet for fear of damaging his knees. His hitting is okay. Return to action: unknown.

 

Jose Castillo – Still recovering from off season surgery on one knee. Is working out well and running the bases. Getting into baseball shape. Return to action: unknown.

 

Endy Chavez – Twisted his ankle playing winter ball. Return to action: Should be ready by the start of the season.

 

Ryan Church – Suffered a grade two concussion when colliding with Marlon Anderson chasing a pop up. He still is feeling a bit woozy. Return to action: By the weekend or early next week.

 

Carlos Delgado – Suffering from hip impingement. Swung off of a tee today. Took some ground balls at first base. Plans on hitting in cage tomorrow. Return to action: He hopes in 3 to 4 days.

 

Damion Easley – Still recovering from sever ankle sprain from last season. He is getting close. Return to action: Should be ready by the start of the season.

 

Rubin Gotay - Caught his spike while running the bases and sprained his ankle. It appeared first it was broken but now it looks as if it is not. Return to action: Unkown

 

Orlando Hernandez – Recovering from off season surgery to toe. Is in the process of reinventing his delivery. Has not even pitched batting practice yet. Return to action: unknown

 

Brian Schneider – Slight tight hamstring. Return to action: Tonight hopefully.

 

Minor League Roster

 

Michel Abreu – Hip Flexor, day to day. Return: unknown

 

Ben Johnson – Recovering from a broken leg from last season. Has not played in a game this spring. Return: unknown.

 

Jose Valentin – Recovering from ACL surgery from last season. He will not be ready by the start of the regular season. Return to action: unknown