Carlos Santana left his hat off to the side, soaking in the Arizona sun as he gloved some ground balls at third base on Wednesday morning. It marked the beginning of a spring experiment that could have a ripple effect on the Indians’ roster.

Leaving the ice-cold Midwest for Arizona was a no-brainer for Royals players who showed up early for camp.

A’s right fielder Josh Reddick began his offseason with a simple message from his employers. “Get healthy. That was it,” Reddick told radio station 95.7 The Game on Wednesday. “[Manager] Bob Melvin told me he wanted me to get healthy and come into Spring Training 100 percent, and I’ve done that.”

Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has been around all week, taking advantage of the field availability and weight room at Joker Marchant Stadium to get an early start to his spring workouts.

Rangers second baseman Jurickson Profar is dealing with tendinitis in his right shoulder and will not be at full strength when Spring Training opens next week in Arizona. Pitchers are reporting Sunday, with position players arriving next Wednesday.

Jesus Montero spoke to the media Wednesday for the first time since he was suspended for his involvement in the Biogenesis scandal, as he apologized to fans, teammates and the Mariners’ organization.

Despite occasional talks with Nelson Cruz’s agent and the need for a right-handed bat, general manager Jon Daniels said the Rangers did not foresee signing the free agent.

Cole Hamels will not be ready to pitch on Opening Day, but reinforcements are on the way. A source said Wednesday morning that the Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $16 million contract with right-hander A.J. Burnett. If everybody is healthy, Burnett projects to slot in atop the Phils’ rotation alongside Hamels and Cliff Lee. The Phillies have not confirmed the deal.

It appears the Mariners will begin the regular season without starter Hisashi Iwakuma, as the right-hander on Wednesday was diagnosed with a strained tendon in his right middle finger. He will not throw for four to six weeks. The finger has been place in a splint for the time being and Iwakuma will be reevaluated in three weeks.

Derek Jeter was the perfect baseball player, and perhaps the greatest who ever lived. In addition to his on-field production, he’s been an ideal ambassador for the Yankees and Major League Baseball.

The Cubs unveiled their new Spring Training stadium on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, ending a five-year project to keep the team in the city.

When Hanley Ramirez reported to Spring Training on Tuesday, he had no pain in his ribs and no pain in his back. He also had no contract extension.

This is not the news Phillies fans wanted to hear before Spring Training opens Thursday. Cole Hamels revealed Wednesday morning at Bright House Field that he will open the season on the disabled list because of discomfort in his left shoulder. He later called the issue biceps tendinitis, but he insisted he is not worried, he is pain-free and he will be pitching for the Phils sometime in April.

The Dodgers have reached a preliminary contract agreement with Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena on Wednesday, according to a baseball source. The club has not confirmed the signing.

The 2013 Cardinals was an extraordinary band of opportunists, unmatched over a four-decade span in their ability to deliver when opposing pitchers are backed into a corner.

Former ace and World Series hero Curt Schilling underwent surgery for an undisclosed form of cancer on Monday.

By Sunday, pitchers and catchers on all 30 teams will have reported to Spring Training, yet the Hot Stove remains burning with some pivotal unanswered questions.