Nate Freiman has suffered a strained back muscle and could miss two weeks, Joe Stiglich of CSN California reports.

Freiman has suffered a strained back muscle and could miss two weeks, Joe Stiglich of CSN California reports.

Analysis:

Freiman entered 2015 hoping to nab a roster spot following the departure of Brandon Moss, but his inability to play anywhere but first base coupled with this injury (which could hold him out two weeks) may be too much to overcome. He was on the outside looking in for a roster spot already, so it seems likely he will begin the season in the minors.