Orioles reassigned 1B Chris Marrero, RHPs Mike Wright and Fabio Castillo to minor league camp.

Marrero has yet to appear in Grapefruit League action due to a strained oblique. None of these three cuts ever had a real chance to crack the Opening Day roster.

Chris Marrero (oblique) took 10 dry swings Wednesday.

Marrero is still feeling some discomfort in the area of his strained oblique, but the hope is that he'll be ready for normal swings by early next week. He is likely to open the 2014 season at Triple-A Norfolk.

Chris Marrero (oblique) will take dry swings Wednesday.

Marrero, a non-roster invitee with the Nationals, has been sidelined for most of the spring due to an oblique injury. He's likely to begin the year in Triple-A.

Chris Marrero (oblique) attempted to swing a bat on Saturday but still felt discomfort in his strained oblique.

The injury isn't believed to be serious, but it will still be a few more days before he is able to resume full workouts. He's attempting to earn a spot on the Orioles bench this spring.

Chris Marrero has been sidelined the last two days with a slight oblique strain.

It doesn't sound like it will be anything that would affect his availability for the start of the season. A non-roster invitee, Marrero isn't going to crack the Opening Day roster, anyway.

Orioles signed 1B Chris Marrero to a minor league contract.

Marrero was the 15th overall pick in the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft and has at times shown signs of promise, but the Nationals got tired of waiting and cut him loose at the end of the season. Marrero, now 25 years old, is a .281/.353/.413 hitter in 275 games at Triple-A.

Nationals sent 1B Chris Marrero outright to Triple-A Syracuse.

Marrero appeared in six games with the Nationals this season, but spent the bulk of the year at the Triple-A level. A former top prospect with the Nats, he's now off the 40-man roster and can become a minor league free agent after the World Series.

Nationals optioned 1B Chris Marrero to Triple-A Syracuse.

The 24-year-old only garnered 16 at-bats during his time with the Nationals, going 2-for-16 with an RBI and four strikeouts. He'll continue to serve as organizational depth in the minor leagues, and should have another chance as a bench bat with the Nats later in the season.

Nationals recalled 1B Chris Marrero from Triple-A Syracuse.

No word yet on any corresponding moves. With Sunday's doubleheader against the Twins, the Nationals have the luxury of using a 26th player on their roster, but initial indications are that Marrero will remain with the team for longer than just one day. The 24-year-old was hitting .306/.355/.502 with 10 homers and 44 RBI in 55 games at Triple-A Syracuse.

Nationals optioned 1B Chris Marrero to Triple-A Syracuse.

Marrero hit .239/.314/.370 this spring in the Grapefruit League. He was never expected to make the team.

Chris Marrero is set to begin rehabbing a hamstring injury with Class A Auburn.

Marrero torn his left hamstring over the winter and made his way to Triple-A Syracuse in June, but he was shut down in July after feeling some discomfort. He'll likely return to the Triple-A level once he's back to full health.

Chris Marrero (hamstring) will continue his rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg.

Marrero went 7-for-17 (.412) with two doubles, one homer and four RBI in six games between Low-A Harrisburg and High-A Potomac. The 23-year-old has been sidelined all season due to a torn left hamstring and more recently with a sore shoulder and a bruised thumb.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Thursday that Chris Marrero had a setback with his shoulder.

Marrero was already rehabbing a torn left hamstring, but the shoulder injury means he might not be ready to play again for another month or two. The 23-year-old batted .248/.274/.294 with five doubles and 10 RBI in 117 plate appearances for the Nationals down the stretch last season.

Chris Marrero (hamstring) is aiming to play in extended spring training games by the end of April.

The 23-year-old prospect suffered a badly-torn left hamstring while playing in the Dominican Winter League this offseason and is not expected to be ready for live action until July. Marrero batted .248/.274/.294 with five doubles and 10 RBI in 117 plate appearances for the Nationals down the stretch last season.

Chris Marrero (hamstring) was able to field grounders Friday.

It's the first time he's been able to do so since tearing his left hamstring while playing in the Dominican Winter League over the offseason. While it's good to see him progressing, Marrero is still expected to be sidelined until after the All-Star break.

Nationals prospect Chris Marrero (hamstring) is expected to be out until after the All-Star break.

Marrero suffered a badly torn left hamstring while playing in the Dominican Winter League this offseason. He's been able to jog and hit off a batting tee in Nats camp, but the organization is not going to rush him.

According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, Chris Marrero will not be ready for the start of spring training due to a torn left hamstring.

Marrero, 23, batted .248/.274/.294 with five doubles, 10 RBI and a .567 OPS over 117 plate appearances with the Nationals down the stretch. Adam LaRoche (shoulder) projects as the starting first baseman at the moment, but Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reported Monday that the Nationals have "serious interest" in Prince Fielder.

Nationals recalled 1B-OF Chris Marrero from Triple-A Syracuse.

The Nats' former top prospect, Marrero has had a nice year for Syracuse, batting .300/.375/.449 with 14 homers and 69 RBI. His defense at first base has also gotten better, and that's where Marrero will be when he gets playing time, pushing Mike Morse to left field. It's possible he could get enough at-bats to warrant consideration in NL-only leagues.

Nationals purchased the contract of 1B/OF Chris Marrero from Double-A Harrisburg.

The former first-round pick batted .294/.350/.450 with 18 homers over 524 at-bats for Harrisburg in 2010. Although he doesn't draw many walks and strikes out a lot, Marrero has plus raw power and is likely the team's long-term solution at first base. The 22-year-old will likely begin the season at Triple-A and could be promoted to the big leagues at some point in 2011.