The level of concern on Joey Gallo’s availability for Opening Day was only slightly less mild Sunday than the mild strain of the right groin that will keep him out of Texas Rangers’ spring games until the end of the week.
Gallo was injured Thursday and hasn’t played since. He underwent an MRI exam, which showed only a mild strain and did not require any further treatment beyond what he is getting from the training staff.
Manager Chris Woodward said that Gallo will resume hitting in a few days, and the hope is that he can play in a few of the Rangers’ final game, be it in Arizona, Nashville or Arlington, before the March 28 season opener.