Spring Training is winding down, and we’re in the middle of bunch of Minor League assignments, trades, contracts and everything else:

• Thomas Harding of MLB.com said that Tim Redding has been assigned to Triple-A Colorado Spring.
• Russell Martin of the Los Angeles Dodgers played six innings today in his attempt to return from a groin injury. (Tony Jackson, ESPN)
• The Cubs will use an outfield by committee with Alfonso Soriano, Marlon Byrd, Kosuke Fukudome and Xavier Nady. (Carrie Muskat, MLB.com)
• Todd Zolecki of MLB.com says that the Phillies Joe Blanton has tweaked his left oblique muscle. If Blanton cannot pitch for an extended period of time, right-hander Kyle Kendrick could take his spot in the rotation.
• Left-handed pitcher Edgar Osuna was outrighted to the Royal’s Double-A team today. (Bob Dutton, Kansas City Star)
• Right-handed pitcher Chad Orvella was released by the Angels today. (Matt Eddy, Baseball America)
• Dodgers released outfielder Brian Barton. (Matt Eddy, Baseball America)
• Jesse Foppert was released by the Florida Marlins. Foppert was a former top prospect of the San Francisco Giants. (Matt Eddy, Baseball America)
• Josh Papelbon, Jonathan Papelbon’s younger brother, was released by the Red Sox. (Matt Eddy, Baseball America)