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Seager feeling no pain in strained oblique

PHOENIX -- Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager returned to Minor League game action Tuesday and said he felt no discomfort from the strained oblique that has sidelined him since March 4.

On a back field, Seager went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, but came away pleased nonetheless. He still believes he will be ready for Opening Day by getting extra at-bats in Minor League games over the next two weeks.

"The results weren't there, but it was positive," said Seager. "Just to get over the mental hurdle, to be full-go. I've been throwing, but the swinging needed the game intensity.