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Feb 27 (The Sports Xchange) - Atlanta Braves outfielder Melvin Upton was diagnosed with inflammation in his left foot that likely will sideline him for the remainder of spring training. Upton's foot will be placed in a cast for two weeks, followed by a walking boot for four to six weeks. The Braves expect Upton to return to baseball activities in early April when the regular season opens. The 30-year-old outfielder, previously known by his nickname B.J., told reporters at spring training that he wanted to be referred to as Melvin. - - - Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Aramis Ramirez said the 2015 season will probably be his last. Ramirez, 36, enters his 20th season with 2,057 games played with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs and Brewers. He has 369 home runs, 1,342 RBIs and 2,186 hits and a career batting average of .285. "I'm going to play this year, and probably be done after this year. I don't know if I want to play after this year. I think this is it," Ramirez said in Phoenix. "I had a nice career, and I think enough is enough." - - - After sitting out last year, speedy outfielder Juan Pierre decided that he will call it a career after 14 major league seasons. The 37-year-old Pierre announced his retirement on Friday, retiring with a career .295 batting average, 2,217 hits and 614 stolen bases, which ranks 18th in major league history. In his last season with the Miami Marlins in 2013, Pierre batted .247 in 113 games. He was part of a World Series championship with the 2003 Marlins and also played for the Rockies, Cubs, White Sox, Dodgers and Phillies. - - - New York Yankees infielder Brendan Ryan underwent a precautionary MRI which revealed a mid-back strain. The injury occurred while the light-hitting Ryan was lifting weights in the days leading up to spring training. He is expected to miss approximately five days of on-field activity. - - - St. Louis Cardinals ace right-hander Adam Wainwright returned to spring training in Jupiter, Fla., on Friday and expects to be back on the mound in a few days. Wainwright left camp for a medical exam in St. Louis on Thursday, where he was diagnosed with a mild abdominal strain. Wainwright felt a tweak in his side while returning a 45-pound barbell to the rack during weight-room sessions in Florida. (Editing by Larry Fine) ))