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Camargo likely needs DL stint to open season

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Johan Camargo was not overly confident when asked about his potential availability for Opening Day. His manager, Brian Snitker, conceded there is now a good possibility the Braves will start the season without their starting third baseman.

"We're going to have to move on that within the next couple days to decide if we think he's going to be ready," Snitker said. "We're going to run out of reps. You'd rather err on the side of caution."

Snitker initially hoped Camargo would be ready to return to the lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Tigers at ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex.