Some notes from around the NL East for the late morning.

• Jon Heyman tweets that top prospect Bryce Harper may start the season in AAA after all, despite his manager's wishes to start him in right field.

"Despite daveys desires, strong speculation is bryce harper will begin season in minors, w/ mid-year callup hoped for. #nats"

• Speaking of Harper, the outfielder is still nursing a sore left calf that has kept him out of action since Thursday, but is expected to return Sunday or Monday.
• The Braves starting pitching depth took a hit this week when prospect Arodys Vizcaino was diagnosed with elbow inflammation after undergoing an MRI.

"#Braves want to see if Heyward is viable option in CF to get thru a game or 2, so might not have to carry a specific backup CF."

"Injury Updates: Tim Byrdak has a sore left knee and Kirk Nieuwenhuis has an injury to his right oblique."

• Anthony Dicomo at MLB.com goes a bit more in-depth in summing up the series of injuries that have hit the Mets the last few weeks.
• Peter Gammons writes about how he believes that the new-look Miami Marlins will meld style with success this season.