Injured NL players you should keep an eye on this spring.
Lance Berkman, 1b, Hou: Berkman had surgery on his knee last week. With 2-4 week recovery, he could be ready by opening day. He wants to be ready, but it's questionable.
Ted Lilly, sp, Chi: Recovering from offseason shoulder surgery; not expected back with the Cubs until late April at earliest.
Brandon Webb, sp, Arz: Webb had a setback in his recovery from shoulder surgery; he's now talking about opening the season on the DL with a mid to late April season debut.
Russell Martin, c, LA: Tested out his strain groin and responded well; still remains questionable for opening day, however.
Freddy Sanchez, 2b, SF: The Giants have said that Sanchez is aiming for a late April/early May return.
Jose Reyes, ss, NY: The clock is running on the one to seven weeks of rest for Reyes to get his thyroid levels back to normal. Then he needs to get back in playing shape. That puts his return likely at anywhere from late April to late June.
Carlos Beltran, of, NY: Beltran is aiming for a mid-May return from knee surgery.
Chien Ming-Wang, sp, Wash: Pitcher aiming for a late April/early May season debut after shoulder surgery.
Jesus Flores, c, Wash: Rehabbing shoulder; no timetable on return, but he won't be ready by Opening Day
Edinson Volquez, sp, Cin/Jordan Zimmermann, sp, Wash: Both had Tommy John surgery, both hoping to return this season. Neither likely back until August.
Huston Street, rp, Col: MRI on shoulder came back clean, but Rockies will take his return slowly; possibly opening season on DL
