Sun 2/26/12 3:36 PM

Joe Beimel will be shut down for at least 2-3 days due to stiffness in his left elbow. It's concerning because Beimel missed a couple months of action last year while dealing with inflammation in his pitching elbow. At this point, though, it doesn't appear that an MRI has been scheduled. The non-roster invitee is trying to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster with a strong spring, but he's not off to a good start.