Giants' Will Bednar: Opens season on shelf

High-A Eugene placed Bednar (back) on its 7-day injured list Thursday.

Bednar remains at extended spring training to begin the minor-league season while he continues to recover from the back injury that cropped up while he was pitching in the Arizona Fall League in October. The right-hander hasn't been shut down from throwing, so he shouldn't be in store for an especially lengthy stay on the shelf to begin the campaign.