11.   But the cast will be removed in early April, and he is expected to rejoin the team for the closing weeks of the season.

12.   Defensive end Jamaal Williams, who broke his leg in August, had the cast removed and could begin practicing within two weeks.

13.   Donaldson, who has a two-year contract, is expected to have his cast removed in about six weeks.

14.   Ewing had the cast removed from his shattered right wrist a month ago.

15.   Fielder may have his cast removed Friday and believes he could return next month.

16.   Ewing had his cast removed six weeks later and was freed to beat the odds.

17.   Garciaparra, who has a split tendon in his right wrist and has missed every spring training game, will have his cast removed next Monday.

18.   Fullback Keith Byars, who also did not play the past three games, has had the cast removed from his broken forearm.

19.   Grudzielanek had the cast removed from his broken right wrist Monday and is wearing a splint.

20.   He had a full-length cast removed for the evaluation, and another was put on after.