The Texas Rangers must submit their 25-man roster Thursday morning, and it will come as no surprise that right-hander Tim Lincecum will be placed on the 10-day disabled list.
It should also not come as a surprise that Lincecum might not debut for the Rangers until early May.
The two-time Cy Young winner said that May 1 is a realistic target as he overcomes a blister on his right middle finger and as he builds up for the season. His signing with the Rangers was delayed until March 7 following the death of his older brother, and he never pitched in a game during spring training.