Most notable 2016 spring training injuries

A thin Phillies outfield got even thinner this spring when Altherr required left wrist surgery. The team doesn't expect him back before July.

Anderson complained of back pain early in camp and required surgery that will keep him out for about half of the season. The Dodgers did add significant pitching depth this offseason, helping offset the loss.

Arroyo was giving it one more go this spring following Tommy John surgery. He thought his career was over after being diagnosed with a completely torn rotator cuff, but it was discovered the tear wasn't as bad as initially thought. He's still been shut down and won't throw until around Opening Day.

The Dodgers were counting on Bolsinger to replace Brett Anderson in their rotation, but a mild oblique strain will keep him out for the beginning of the year. The team hopes to get him back sometime in April.

Tampa Bay was counting on Boxberger to close games this season, especially after trading Jake McGee in the offseason. Boxberger will miss all of April after core muscle surgery, testing the team's depth.

Cabrera was signed by the Mets in the offseason, but the team got a major scare when he hurt his knee running the bases. He's still racing to be ready for Opening Day.

Capps was expected to compete with A.J. Ramos for the closer job in Miami, but he couldn't escape his arm issues. He tore his elbow ligament, requiring Tommy John surgery, and will miss all of 2016.

Dyson was penciled in as Kansas City's right fielder, but an oblique strain early in spring could keep him out for much of April. 

Ethier will miss 10-14 weeks after fracturing his right leg. The Dodgers have plenty of depth behind him and are expected to install Carl Crawford and Scott Van Slyke to replace him.

Gattis had hernia surgery just as camp began and is likely to start the year on the DL. He won't miss much time, but the few days could give the Astros time to get an extended look at top first base prospects Tyler White and A. J. Reed.

The O's are counting on Gausman to be their ace this season, but he's off to a bad start. He's having shoulder issues for the second year in a row and could miss the first turn in the rotation with shoulder trouble.

A former first-round pick, Gray was considered Colorado's likely fifth starter before suffering an abdominal strain late in the spring. He's still not expected to miss much time.

Hamilton's recovery from knee surgery wasn't going well this spring, resulting in the signing of Ian Desmond to play left field. He's felt better late in camp and hopes to return sometime in May.

Competing for the starting center field job in Milwaukee, Liriano took a pitch to the face and is out indefinitely.

Maybin was competing with Anthony Gose for the starting center field job in Detroit before suffering a fractured left wrist. He's unlikely to be ready for the start of the season but won't be too far behind.

McCullers has the most velocity in Houston's rotation and looked great in his rookie campaign. He was shut down this spring with shoulder soreness, and the team is playing it safe with its strong rotation depth. The hope is that McCullers won't miss more than a few weeks.

Norris' poor spring got worse after suffering a back strain. He's questionable for the start of the year, but Norris was out-pitched in camp by Shane Greene anyway.

Parker can't catch a break. He fractured his elbow for the second straight time this spring and is out indefinitely. He's opted to continue his baseball career but hasn't appeared in an MLB game since 2013.

Peralta's thumb injury was a costly one for the Cardinals, as he will likely miss the first half of the season. The team signed Ruben Tejada to fill the void at shortstop.

Pollock is questionable for Opening Day due to right elbow soreness. The star center fielder had a breakout 2015 season, hitting 20 homers and swiping 39 bases.

Rodriguez is out until at least late April with a knee injury. It's a costly injury for the Red Sox after he posted a sub-4.00 ERA in his debut last season.

The Red Sox were counting on Smith to be one of their setup men after acquiring him from Seattle, but an arm injury will keep him out for a large chunk of the season. Boston does expect Smith back in 2016.

Smith was the front-runner for the closer job in Milwaukee until suffering a torn knee ligament while taking off his shoe. Jeremy Jeffress will likely get the first crack at saves this season.

Wieters returned from Tommy John surgery last season, so continued soreness in his elbow is no small worry. His rehab has been going well, but it remains to be seen if Wieters will be ready for Opening Day.

Wilson will miss all of April, at the very least, while his shoulder heals. He made only 21 starts last season for the Angels due to injuries.