One of those candidates suffered an injury and another returned from one, so the battle for third base is starting to come ... after two at-bats, was pulled due to a left calf injury.

They explored the market for a big first-base bat, there were rumblings of a Luis Castillo blockbuster trade, and there was chatter about a reunion with Justin Turner. Turner finished last season ...

And if it came down to it, Bryce Harper told the front office he was willing to move back to the outfield if it team could land a big first base bat. Here's what Harper told The Athletic ...