Houston Astros shortstop Clint Barmes has a broken left hand, the result of getting hit by a pitch, and is expected to miss four to six weeks.
Capsules of National League teams, listed in order of finish last year:

Bo Porter's voice rings out across the field at Space Coast Stadium, cutting through the early morning Florida haze and humidity.

With two weeks remaining until opening day, Bill Hall doesn't think it's too early to light a spark under his new Houston Astros teammates.
Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge has a sore arm that will keep him off the mound for a few days.

Oliver Perez is headed to the New York Mets bullpen, likely his last chance to make the team.

Nationals highly touted prospect Bryce Harper had the perfect answer after hearing fans chant "overrated" after he took a called strike in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros on Monday.
Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro will be sidelined for most or all of the season following surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Boston Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett threw 40 pitches in a three-inning, simulated game on the back field at City of Palms Park on Friday.