1.   Catalanotto, though, cannot play shortstop, which likely presents a roster berth for either Scott Sheldon or Edwin Diaz.

2.   Left-hander Tony Fossas, who stands as the only legitimate challenger between Munoz and a roster berth, surrendered a ninth-inning run on two hits yesterday.

3.   Right-hander Matt Whiteside provided the Rangers results worthy of an Opening Day roster berth.

4.   That leaves Simms and outfielder Jason McDonald as the most likely candidates to earn that one available roster berth.

5.   The rehabilitation program this winter went well, and Newson will compete with third baseman Scott Cooper and outfielder Mike Simms for the final roster berth among position players.