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McPherson had to be pulled early from Dominican Winter League play due to shoulder pain, but it was minor and he feels fine now. "He had some minor setbacks over the winter, but his rehab is in a very good place," manager Clint Hurdle said. "He's throwing his mounds and is on time with everything." McPherson will likely start the year in the Triple-A rotation unless Francisco Liriano's (arm) recovery drags on longer than expected.