La Russa said that he could use DeRosa as a pinch-runner in the meantime. We doubt that will happen - it just doesn't make sense to jeopardize further injury as his wrist sprain is just a mild one at this point. Tyler Greene played third on Thursday, but Joe Thurston should also see time this weekend.

That is good news, as it was feared he broke his middle finger on his throwing arm, but x-rays revealed no damage. He actually suffered the injury last week, but aggravated it Wednesday. Ramirez said it has only affected his throwing and not his swinging. He is doubtful to play Friday. If you're in a daily transaction league, bench him immediately.

Aurilia has been on the bereavement list since Sunday to attend to the death of his father. That would give manager Bruce Bochy time to figure out who to demote to make room for Aurilia. While right-hander Ryan Sadowski may have been the obvious choice a week ago, after pitching six shutout innings last Sunday, he's earned a reprieve - at least until this Friday's start. Stay tuned.

The outfielder was taken with the 25th overall selection in the draft last month. The deal reportedly includes a $1.215 million signing bonus. He will report to the Angels rookie league affiliate in Tempe.

Chapman is a 21-year-old lefty that can hurl the ball over 100 mph and is considered by many to be the top left-handed pitching prospect in the world. He reportedly left his hotel in Rotterdam, where the Cuban national was playing in a tournament, and never returned. Should this be true, he will be looking to sign a big-money deal with a major league team soon.

Richar hurt himself Wednesday sliding into home and had to be pinch-hit for on Thursday because he was too sore to swing a bat. If he cannot go, they may recall the rehabbing Edwin Encarnacion from Triple-A Louisville a little early.

He will join fellow rehabber Aramis Ramirez in Peoria. If all goes well, Johnson will rejoin the Cubs Monday. He's been sidelined since June 21 with lower back spasms.