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Alex Rios' thumb injury is considered minor, and he indicated he would be playing if it were the regular season, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Rios' thumb injury is considered minor, and he indicated he would be playing if it were the regular season, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

Rios' thumb injury shouldn't hold him out too much longer, but he'll at least sit out Friday's spring training game for some added rest. His status for Opening Day doesn't appear to be in danger, however, which is good news for owners.

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