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Good morning baseball fans!
Here’s a roundup of what’s going on around the National League East.
- The Nationals improved the back-end of their bullpen, signing Joe Blanton to a one-year deal.
- David Price is set to undergo an MRI, which could potentially be bad news for the Red Sox.
- This piece on Jerry Dipoto and the Mariners is worth your time.
- Justin Masterson worked out for the Reds, though it’s unclear whether they are interested in signing him.
- The Cubs met with Scott Boras about a potential Jake Arrieta extension, but nothing is imminent, according to FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman.
- David Price is set to visit Dr. James Andrews, according to Tim Britton of The Providence Journal.
- Cubs closer Wade Davis was surprised he was traded this offseason, according to MLB.com’s Richard Justice.
- Andrew Cashner will be sidelined with bicep tendinitis, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News.
- After right elbow issues, Anthony DeSclafani has been cleared to throw, according to MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon.
- Though it’s unclear when he will return, David Wright will eventually begin shoulder rehab, according to Mike Puma of The New York Post.
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