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Indians' Giovanny Urshela: Finds new opportunity to win job

Urshela's chances of making the Opening Day roster have increased due to the injury of Jason Kipnis (shoulder), MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.

Analysis:

Jose Ramirez, the team's starting third baseman, may be headed over to temporarily fill Kipnis' shoes at second. If that proves to be the case, an extra glove at the hot corner will be needed on the Tribe's 25-man roster. Urshela is among a handful of players vying for the gig that includes Erik Gonzalez, Richie Shaffer and Yandy Diaz. Although Urshela's offensive capabilities are substandard to his competitors, the 25-year-old has one of the better gloves of the group (if not the best) and that may be manager Terry Francona's most-desired attribute for whoever he chooses to fill the role at third.

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