MLB.com reports: "Cuban left-handed pitcher Raul Valdez will not be a candidate for the Opening Day roster. Valdez injured his left thumb fielding a comebacker in the Dominican Republic last week. His hand was in a cast, which he was expected to wear for another week." Valdez threw 51 innings in the Dominican League, gave up just 4 runs, while striking out 42 and walking 20. This certainly increases the chance that Will Ohman will make the team.