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Cubs left-hander Ted Lilly is expected to get at least one Cactus League start and three more minor-league pre-season starts before joining the team.

Manager Lou Piniella said, “We’re not going to push him to the point where he’s going to have a setback. His shoulder feels really, really well.”

Losing Lilly for a few games isn’t going to hurt the Cubs, but a long-term setback for the pitcher would be a big blow to the Cubs odds.

White Sox Jared Mitchell Done for Season

Jared Mitchell, outfield prospect for the Chicago White Sox, went under the knife today to repair a tendon tear in his left ankle.

He will miss the full season rehabbing and recovering from the surgery, but the procedure went well and he’s expected to make a full recovery.

While a solid prospect for the ChiSox, Mitchell wasn’t expected to have much impact on the team who are currently +1200 in MLB odds to win the American League.

Dodgers Reliever Wade out for 3 Months

The LA Dodgers Cory Wade will have arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder tomorrow that will keep him out of the line-up for at least three months.

Wade’s play fell off last season after a strong rookie campaign and he eventually ended up in Triple-A partly due to recurring right-shoulder problems. He was hoping to compete for a bullpen spot, but the surgery should help him and the Dodgers in the long run without having any great effect on their short-term odds.

Pre-Season Betting Update: Cubs’ Lilly, ChiSox’s Mitchell, Dodgers’ Wade by MLB Baseball Previews