Dodgers Spring Training: Corey Seager Participates In First Workout Since Back Injury
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Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts suggested Corey Seager not report to Camelback Ranch for the start of Spring Training until position players were due in camp. The 2016 National League Rookie of the Year respectfully declined to heed his manager’s advice, and reported early.

But outside of the first week’s worth of workouts, Seager has been limited throughout the spring due to multiple injuries. He sustained a bruised shin after fouling a pitch off, and was sent for x-rays which came back negative.

After missing a stretch of games, Seager returned on March 3 but has yet to play since. He suffered from upper back soreness the following day as a result of an awkward spin and throw on a double play attempt.

The Dodgers have been cautious with Seager’s recovery, and pushed back his projected return date multiple occasions. Roberts said on Thursday the 22-year-old shortstop was cleared to resume throwing and considered it notable progress, per Alanna Rizzo of SportsNet LA:

Seager didn’t experience any issues in his first workout since suffering the injury, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com:

Last spring, Seager suffered from a mild left knee sprain that at one point put his availability for the start of the regular season in some jeopardy. Much like in 2016, the Dodgers maintain Seager’s latest brush with injury is not considered serious or a long-term issue.