Dodgers News: Rounding Up The First Five Days at Camelback Ranch

The Dodgers pitchers and catchers (alongside a few others) reported to Camelback Ranch on Wednesday. The first spring training game against the Chicago White Sox is a mere six days away.

Here are some important notes from the first five days of camp, as the rest of the position players report Monday morning.

• Numerous Dodgers, including Justin Turner and Corey Seager, reported to camp early.

Several position players already here like @coreyseager_5, @Cody_Bellinger, @11WillieCalhoun & Darnell Sweeney, to name a few.

— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) February 15, 2017

• Willie Calhoun, the Dodgers top second base prospect, was among them. He said he wants to play at Chavez Ravine this season.

Prospect @11WillieCalhoun quickly approaching his #Dodgers dreams https://t.co/D4FYKppWiX via @GabeBurns_DN

— Ballengee Group (@BallengeeGroup) February 19, 2017

• Hyun-Jin Ryu is healthy and his fastball currently sits in the mid-80s. His goal is to earn a spot in the rotation.

#Dodgers Hyun-Jin Ryu … throwing pic.twitter.com/pLas1yxRz6

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) February 19, 2017

• Kenta Maeda, meanwhile, added 10 pounds.
• Despite great depth, Dave Roberts said he will not consider an expanded rotation.
• Clayton Kershaw was named the Opening Day starter, his seventh straight nod.

Clayton Kershaw's 0.93 ERA in 6 Opening Day starts 2d-lowest for any pitcher who has made at least 5 OD starts since 1920 (Rick Mahler 0.92)

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) February 18, 2017

• Yasmani Grandal is slimmed down, but he said it won’t impact his power.
• Jose Miguel Fernandez is officially a Dodger. He’ll wear No. 87 in camp.

Jose Miguel Fernandez has a locker in Dodgers camp. Will wear No. 87 once he is here. Will be the 23rd non-roster invitee in camp

— Eric Stephen (@ericstephen) February 17, 2017

• The Dodgers dealt Vidal Nuno, acquired in the Carlos Ruiz November trade, to Baltimore for a minor league pitcher Ryan Moseley on Sunday.
• That trade, along with releasing Darin Ruf, opened 40-man spots for Chase Utley and Franklin Gutierrez.
• Speaking of Utley, he could see more time at first base this season.

The Dodgers plan to give Chase Utley some run at first base this spring.

— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) February 17, 2017

• The Dodgers may need Utley at that spot if Adrian Gonzalez’s injury persists. He’s been shut down for two weeks with elbow pain.
• Roberts said he sees Yasiel Puig as one of baseball’s elite right fielders.

Roberts said there might not be a better RF in the game than Puig. The club wants him to play every day, if the performance deserves it.

— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) February 15, 2017