BASEBALL DAILY REPORT

Cory Snyder, in Los Angeles to treat an inflammation of his lower back, said he was feeling better. Before he suffered the back injury, Snyder was expected to be the backup not only for the outfield but for Offerman at shortstop. But even with Snyder injured, the club is leaning toward Mike Sharperson over Rafael Bournigal because Sharperson would give them added depth on the bench.