As Orioles first baseman Chris Davis’ recovery from inflammation in his right throwing elbow went stagnant, the cortisone injection he received on Saturday might not be termed as a setback, but it does prevent Davis from seeing the more definitive timetable for his return that he’d prefer with Opening Day looming in than three weeks .
Coming into this spring, the slugger spoke of the importance of getting in as many plate appearances and swings as he could during the Grapefruit League schedule. Now, he hasn’t played in a game since March 2.