It hasn't taken long for Elvis Andrus to take the form of what Texas manager Ron Washington is looking for from a top-of-the-lineup guy this spring.

Kendrys Morales cleared the last major hurdle of his rehab on Sunday morning: Running the bases with actual bases in place. If his body holds up, Morales will start playing in spring games this week.

General manager Jed Hoyer likes the way Spring Training camp has gone so far.

The Reds made several upgrades in the offseason, but the biggest factor in their hopes for a second NL Central title in three years could be the health of Scott Rolen.

Giancarlo Stanton's injury overshadowed Johan Santana's second spring start in a 4-2 Marlins victory over the Mets in five innings on Sunday at Digital Domain Park.

With prospects such as Caleb Gindl, Logan Schafer and Wily Peralta competing for big league jobs this spring, the Brewers have more than enough to depth to make up for losses to free agency and injury.

The Marlins received a scare on Sunday afternoon when slugger Giancarlo Stanton was plunked on the left wrist by a fastball. The 22-year-old was taken out of the game, and the team said he has a bruised wrist.

Kyle Gibson wasn't far from reaching Minnesota last year when Tommy John surgery derailed his progress, but with his rehab well under way, he's in good spirits.

Sunday afternoon's game between the Astros and Tigers at Osceola County Stadium was canceled because of rain. The game was called off at 2 p.m. ET, about one hour after the first pitch was scheduled to take place.

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke couldn't ask for much more from his catcher than the solid spring performance Jonathan Lucroy has put on as he prepares for his second full season as the starting backstop.

After taking a Barry Zito curveball to the helmet on Saturday, right fielder Nyjer Morgan sat out Sunday's tilt as the Brewers took extra precautions. Brewers manager said Morgan would be fine to play following Monday's off-day.

Andre Ethier and Justin Sellers resumed workouts on Sunday, an indication that their Saturday ailments were relatively minor.

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak acknowledged on Sunday that the club is going to start preparing another pitcher to be ready to start the season in case Carpenter is not able to go on Opening Day.

While he'd prefer to know what his role will be heading into the season, Scott Feldman will continue to do all he can to help the Rangers regardless of whether he's in the rotation or bullpen.

Andrelton Simmons spent his first full professional season leading many to believe he was the best defensive shortstop at the Minor League level. The smooth shortstop from Curacao has spent the past couple of weeks wowing everybody in Braves camp, including future Hall of Famers.

Twins center fielder Denard Span was a late scratch from Sunday's starting lineup against the Yankees with neck stiffness, and he's considered day to day.

Tim Hudson has spent the past week lightly going through the motions of his delivery while throwing off the bullpen mound. After returning to Atlanta for a checkup on Tuesday, he believes he will be cleared to begin completing normal bullpen sessions.