Some good and some bad news on the injury front for the Atlanta Braves

as we enter the final full week of spring training."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Talking Chop User’s GuideTalking Chop PodcastAround the NL EastBaseball Analysis PrimerBraves News: Foltynewicz http://www.redsoxproshops.com/authentic-dustin-pedroia-jersey , Soroka progressing, Teheran’s progress and moreNew,46commentsSome good and some bad news on the injury front for the Atlanta Braves as we enter the final full week of spring training. EDTShareTweetShareShareBraves News: Foltynewicz, Soroka progressing, Teheran’s progress and moreKim Klement-USA TODAY SportsAtlanta Braves NewsFreeman homers, Teheran thrives Tony Conigliaro Jersey , but Braves drop both split squad games on SundayThe Braves dropped a pair of split squad games on Sunday. Julio Teheran turned in a good performance allowing just one run while striking out six in five innings against the Houston Astros. Touki Toussaint allowed three runs (two earned) and struck out five in four innings against Detroit. Freddie Freeman hit a three-run home run but there wasn’t a whole lot of offense generated overall on Sunday. Teheran taking control from the stretchSpeaking of Teheran, he has taken new pitching coach Rick Kranitz’s advice and has been pitching exclusively from the stretch ditching the windup. He’s hoping that the change will allow him to find a bit of consistency and hopefully lower his walk rate for the upcoming season. Minter, O’Day likely to start season on Injured ListBrian Snitker acknowledged to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman Sunday morning that it is likely that relievers A.J. Minter and Darren O’Day will open the season on the injured list. Minter has been slowed by a sore shoulder but played catch last week. O’Day has been dealing with forearm stiffness and has not been cleared to resume throwing. Mike Foltynewicz, Mike Soroka progressing, eyeing April returnIt has been pretty much a lost spring for Braves’ pitchers Mike Foltynewicz and Mike Soroka, but both took a step in the right direction on Sunday. Foltynewicz completed a side session http://www.redsoxproshops.com/authentic-dustin-pedroia-jersey , reported no issues afterwards and is scheduled to be further evaluated on Monday. Mike Soroka threw live batting practice also on Sunday and made it through pain free. He is hoping to be able to pitch in games towards the end of spring training. MLB NewsBlue Jays ready to embrace change, finalizing minor-league pay increase of more than 50 percentThe Athletic’s Emily Walson and Ken Rosenthal report that the Toronto Blue Jays are about to make a significant move by finalizing a pay increase of more than 50 percent for its minor league players. Yankees CF Hicks (back) to miss opening seriesYankees center fielder Aaron Hicks will likely miss Opening Day and open the season on the injured list due to a lower back injury. Hicks has been dealing with the injury since early March. He is hoping that he will be ready for New York’s second series which begins on April 1 against the Detroit Tigers. Hinch suspended 1 spring game for ump issueMajor League Baseball handed down a one-game suspension to Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch after he was ejected by Angel Hernandez for arguing balls and strikes in Friday’s game against the Cardinals. Hinch called Hernandez “unprofessional” in an interview following the ejection. He served the suspension Sunday missing the game against Atlanta. Indians To Sign Carlos GonzalezThe Cleveland Indians are adding veteran outfielder Carlos Gonzalez on a minor-league deal. Gonzalez will earn a reported $2 million if he makes the major league roster and can gain another $1 million in incentives. Manny Ba帽uelos is savoring his opportunity — even if Ervin Santana takes his rotation spotRemember Manny Ba帽uelos? He is relishing in his opportunity this spring with the Chicago White Sox. In today’s links, an extension for Nolan Arenado sparks questions about the future for Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts. In addition, we wonder about Chris Sale’s next deal and Dustin Pedroia’s return."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Red Sox StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Red Sox NewsYahoo Red Sox Team PageYahoo Red Sox ReportYahoo Red Sox Depth ChartYahoo Red Sox TransactionsYahoo Red Sox PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁昍ed Sox Daily LinksDaily Red Sox Links: Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts, Chris SaleIn today’s links Steve Pearce Jersey , an extension for Nolan Arenado sparks questions about the future for Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts. In addition, we wonder about Chris Sale’s next deal and Dustin Pedroia’s return. ESTShareTweetShareShareDaily Red Sox Links: Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts, Chris SaleBrett Davis-USA TODAY SportsNolan Arenado is going to get paid, but this isn’t Purple Row, so let’s look at his deal from a Red Sox perspective J. D. Martinez Jersey , particularly in relation to Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts. (Darren Hartwell; NBC Sports Boston)Speaking of contract extensions, what is that looking like for Chris Sale? (Ian Browne; MLB.com)Dustin Pedroia doesn’t have to worry about a contract but he does have to worry about getting back to producing. (Tara Sullivan; Boston Globe)Pedroia isn’t the only guy on the Sox who will wear a knee brace. Mitch Moreland could be one of those guys. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)Matt Barnes thinks he’s ready to be a closer. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)The reason for that is because the Red Sox are out on Craig Kimbrel. Dave Dombrowski is one of the people most responsible for that decision. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)