Imagine him, except in a White Sox uniform. (USATSI)

Here's all that's worth knowing for Saturday, March 5 (click here for today's scores) …

RUMORS & SPECULATION

Royals, White Sox: KC OF Alex Gordon confirms that the White Sox pursued him this offseason before he re-signed with the Royals. (Dan Hayes, CSN Chicago)

TRANSACTIONS

Braves: Released P David Carpenter

Rays: Signed Dan Johnson to a minor-league contract. Johnson, who spent 10 seasons in the majors as a first baseman, will work on becoming a knuckleball pitcher in minor-league camp.

INJURY UPDATES

Braves: P Andrew McKirahan will miss the entire 2016 season, as he likely faces Tommy John surgery for a second time. (Michael Cunningham, Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Cardinals: Matt Holliday was scratched from Saturday's lineup because of back tightness. He was slated to start at first base. (Rob Rains via Twitter)

Giants: OF Hunter Pence (Achilles') should make his spring debut on Wednesday. (Alex Pavlovic via Twitter)

Orioles: An MRI on DH Jimmy Paredes' hand revealed a possible stress fracture. (Eduardo Encina via Twitter)

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Reds: C Devin Mesoraco is dealing with a minor groin injury and likely won't make his spring debut for another seven to 10 days. (Mark Sheldon, MLB.com

Tigers: The team is hoping OF Cameron Maybin (fractured hand) will be back by Opening Day. (Anthony Fenech via Twitter)

White Sox: DH Adam LaRoche left Saturday's game with back spasms. (Daryl Van Schouwen, Chicago Sun Times)

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MISCELLANY

Astros: OF Carlos Gomez is making some tweaks to his swing this spring. (Brian McTaggart, MLB.com)

Blue Jays: P Brett Cecil says he's open to a long-term contract extension with Toronto. (Ben Nicholson-Smith, SportsNet) ... If P Aaron Sanchez doesn't crack the rotation, then he could start the season in the minors. (Gregor Chisolm, MLB.com)

Dodgers: P Kenta Maeda looked impressive in throwing 2.0 scoreless innings in his U.S. debut.

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Red Sox: P Carlos Marmol will be out of camp for the next few days because of visa problems. (Tim Britton via Twitter)