- As Dave Gershman noted earlier, the Nationals have returned Brian Broderick to the Cardinals.
- The Cincinnati Reds optioned opening-day starter Edinson Volquez to AAA on Monday
- MLB.com reports that Jeff Keppinger could make his season debut as early as this weekend.
- Erick Almonte of the Milwaukee Brewers was struck in the face with a ball on Monday, the latest in a series of bizarre injuries for the team.
- The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that both Brandon Wood and Steve Pearce will see time at third base for the Pirates while Pedro Alvarez is on the DL.
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