"If I get into a game and I feel like my swing is ready to go, then that's all I need. For me, it's a feel thing. Maybe it takes me five games, maybe it takes me three, maybe it takes me one."
"I just really don't want to deal with this, having it nag throughout the year."
Jeremy Pena, the Astros shortstop, is managing a fingertip fracture that threatens his Opening Day status. He has completed most baseball activities but still needs to clear throwing and swinging with both hands. Pena has participated in four Spring Training games and two World Baseball Classic games with the Dominican Republic. He indicated his return timeline depends on how his swing feels in game situations, estimating anywhere from one to five games needed before full readiness. A fuller evaluation is pending, though Pena felt confident enough to postpone a scheduled doctor's appointment. Miles Mastrobuoni of the Mariners is dealing with a minor calf strain from World Baseball Classic play and may begin the season on the injured list.
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