Andres Chaparro

The Nationals announced a series of roster moves to set up their Opening Day roster, including four injured-list placements retroactive to March 24. Right-handers Derek Law (forearm inflammation) and Zach Brzykcy (right quad strain) are both headed to the 15-day IL, infielder Andres Chaparro (oblique strain) is going to the 10-day IL, and right-hander Cade…

The Nationals announced a series of roster moves to set up their Opening Day roster, including four injured-list placements retroactive to March 24. Right-handers Derek Law (forearm inflammation) and Zach Brzykcy (right quad strain) are both headed to the 15-day IL, infielder Andres Chaparro (oblique strain) is going to the 10-day IL, and right-hander Cade…

Chaparro isn't expected to miss a ton of time, but he's not ready for the start of the regular season after suffering a left oblique strain earlier this month. The 25-year-old first baseman should be ready to return by mid-to-late April.

That means Chaparro won't be ready for the start of the season. The injury occurred during batting practice before Saturday's Grapefruit League contest, and he was scratched from the lineup. It may not be a long-term injury, but Chaparro won't be back until the middle of April at the earliest.