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Back injury could sideline Trayce Thompson at start of spring training

LOS ANGELES — Among the news items to come out of Tuesday’s press conference at Dodger Stadium didn’t have to do with Kenley Jansen or Justin Turner, who were welcomed back after signing free agent deals to return to Los Angeles. Trayce Thompson is still recovering from his broken back, and might not be fully ready at the start of spring training.

"It's not clear [he’ll be ready when camp opens],” Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said. “It's possible, but as we start ramping up we'll have a better feel.