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Indians injury updates

Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera (strained left groin) said he would return to the lineup today in one of the Indians’ split-squad games. Manager Manny Acta confirmed as much. Cabrera has been on the shelf since last Friday when he sustained the injury diving back to third base in an exhibition game against the Angels in Goodyear. … Acta said closer Kerry Wood (strained right lat) played catch Thursday, but the manager still doesn’t have a timetable for the right-hander’s return. “I know it’s a story for (the media), but it’s a non-issue to us,” Acta said. “He’s a closer. He doesn’t have to be out there every day.” … Acta was asked if there was a progress report on first baseman Russell Branyan, who has yet to play in an exhibition game, still dealing with a lower-back issue. Acta’s reply? “No.”  



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