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Plantar fasciitis sidelined last summer, and the injury is still impacting the Reds infielders availability as Spring Training begins. Manager David Bell told and other reporters that India isnt slated to appear in a game until March 7 or 8, as Indias plantar fasciitis tore during the offseason and is still causing him some discomfort. On the plus side, the tear means that India wont need to undergo surgery on his foot, and Bell said that India is still able to take part in baseball activity as he builds up to being game-ready. Health is just one of many uncertainties hanging over India as he begins his fourth Major League season. Already the subject of frequent trade rumors due to Cincinnatis plethora of up-and-coming infield talent, India looks to be moving into a utility role if he remains with the Reds, as he could be playing all over the infield, at DH, and perhaps in Jim Rice Jersey left field. Other items from around the NL Central is eager to be back after mi sing virtually all of the 2023 season due to arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder. Describing the procedure to , Ashby said I e sentially had some calcified muscle on my rotator cuff, and they went in there and clipped it right off. Once I got out of surgery the doctor was like, This was best-case scenario for you. Its a minimal surgery in terms of what they did, but a shoulder surgery is a shoulder surgery, and its tricky at times . The southpaws only game action in 2023 was seven innings of minor-league rehab work in September, but he has been making good progre s in Spring Training and is hoping to win a spot in the Brewers rotation, though Rosiak notes that bullpen work could help ease Ashby back into regular activity. had interest in returning to the Pirates as a free agent this winter, with Santana telling that he expre sed this to the team when he was traded to the Brewers prior to last summers trade deadline. The Bucs still had some interest even after signing to ostensibly fill the void at first base, but Santana didnt know why an agreement wasnt reached. My agent has a very good relationship with the team, but he didnt tell me anything. I wanted to come back, but there was nothing going on , the first baseman said. Santana instead joined the Twins on , and the Pirates will head into 2024 with Tellez and as the first base platoon and returning as the primary DH. This could be something of a tough read for Pirates fans, but details some of the mi steps that have slowed the teams rebuild, such as a lack of succe s in international signings and some instances of a disconnect between traditional baseball teachings and the more modern approach of GM Ben Cherington. However, the largest i sue is naturally the teams lack of spending under owner Bob Nutting, as there is le s margin for error for Cheringtons front office when operating within a tight budget. Nesbitt and Rosenthals piece was published a day before the Pirates announced with , which is one instance of how the Bucs have been slightly more willing to spend in order to lock up young cornerstone players. Mickey Gasper Jersey
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