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RP Francisco to DL, Parnell to close for Mets

Mets placed RHP Frank Francisco on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 22, with a left oblique strain.

New York already announced Bobby Parnell will close in his absence, so run to your waiver wire and sign him immediately. Francisco first felt the discomfort on Friday night while earning a save against the Yankees and has been unable to pitch since. While Jon Rauch never seemed to be a legitimate threat to Francisco's job, Parnell could be if he dominates over the next few weeks. Francisco has been an adventure in the ninth inning this season, posting a 4.97 ERA and 31/14 K/BB ratio over 29 innings, while the hard-throwing Parnell has a 3.30 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 30/8 K/BB rate over 30 innings.

Sun, Jun 24, 2012 06:55:00 PM

Josh Johnson (triceps) Ks five in rehab start

Josh Johnson allowed one run over three innings Monday in his first minor league rehab start with High-A Dunedin.

It was Johnson's first game action since April 21. He gave up three hits while striking out five and walking none. The Blue Jays want him to make at least one more rehab start, but he's on track to return in the early part of June.

Source: John Lott on Twitter

May 21 - 10:18 AM

Phillies place Ruiz (hamstring) on 15-day DL

Phillies placed C Carlos Ruiz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 20, with a right hamstring strain.

Ruiz was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his hamstring and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks. It's a tough blow for the Phillies, who just got Ruiz back from his suspension less than one month ago. Erik Kratz and Humberto Quintero will fill in behind the plate once again.

May 21 - 10:04 AM

Rangers activate C A.J. Pierzynski from DL

Rangers activated C A.J. Pierzynski from the 15-day disabled list.

Pierzynski went 1-for-6 with a strikeout in two rehab games with Double-A Frisco and didn't have any issues with his oblique. The 36-year-old backstop returns to a .263/.297/.411 batting line to go along with four home runs and 11 RBI in 26 games.

May 21 - 8:57 AM

Belt collects 4 hits, 4 runs and a homer

Brandon Belt went 4-for-5 with his sixth home run of the season and four runs scored in Monday's 8-0 blowout of the Nationals.

Belt has reached base safely in 10 of his last 11 starts. Belt suffered through a forgettable April, batting .235/.287/.353, but his playing time and production have both spiked in May. Belt cut down his strikeouts and increased his rate of walks and his numbers reflect an improved approach at the plate. In May, he's slashing .250/.357/.521 with three homers over 48 at-bats.

May 21 - 1:51 AM

Ryan Vogelsong suffers fractured right hand

Ryan Vogelsong was diagnosed with a fractured right hand.

Brutal news for Vogelsong, who tossed five scoreless frames Monday against the Nationals before he was hit in the hand with a pitch while swinging the bat. Vogelsong's wife, Nicole, wrote on Twitter that he has a dislocated joint in the pinky finger of his throwing hand and it's broken above and below his finger. He'll have surgery Tuesday and is expected to miss around six weeks. The Giants don't have an obvious alternative in the minors, so Chad Gaudin is the likely replacement in the starting rotation.

Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter

May 21 - 12:48 AM

Patrick Corbin pitches three-hitter in Coors

Patrick Corbin moved to 7-0 by pitching a three-hitter and striking out 10 as the Diamondbacks topped the Rockies 5-1 on Monday.

Corbin's April could have been written off as something of a fluke after he went 3-0 with a 1.91 ERA. However, he's now 4-0 with a 0.92 ERA in May. It's a pretty amazing transformation for a guy who went 6-8 with a 4.54 ERA and 14 homers allowed in 107 innings last year.

May 21 - 12:03 AM

Shane Victorino (hamstring) day-to-day

Shane Victorino (hamstring) is considered day-to-day.

Victorino left Monday's game against the White Sox with left hamstring tightness. It sounds like the move was mostly precautionary, but Red Sox manager John Farrell did say the club would be cautious with the outfielder. Expect him to miss at least a couple games.

Source: Pete Abraham on Twitter

May 20 - 11:18 PM

Redmond: Marlins to use 'everybody' at closer

Marlins manager Mike Redmond said he plans to use "everybody" at closer.

Michael Dunn saved Sunday's game and Chad Qualls was warming up during a save chance Monday before the Marlins extended their lead. Former full-time closer Steve Cishek holds a 4.91 ERA and 1.42 WHIP on the year and has struggled against left-handed batters. "We’re going to use Cishek. We’ll use Qualls. We haven’t had that many save opportunities. We need those guys to pitch. We need Cishek to go down there and log some innings. He’s still going to close games. Qualls might close some games. Dunn might close some games. We need these guys to pitch we need them to stay sharp. They’re all going to contribute."

Source: Palm Beach Post

May 20 - 11:01 PM

Salvador Perez leaves game with hip injury

Salvador Perez left Monday's game with a right hip injury.

Perez suffered the injury when he bumped into post at the Astros' dugout while chasing a foul popup. There's no word on the severity of the ailment, but the Royals should provide an update after the game. George Kottaras took Perez's spot behind the plate.

Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter

May 20 - 10:13 PM

Westbrook (elbow) to throw off mound Tuesday

Jake Westbrook (elbow) plans to resume throwing from a mound on Tuesday.

It comes after he made 25 flat-ground throws from 60 feet on Sunday and 50 throws from 90 feet on Monday. Westbrook seems likely to need a rehab start or two before returning, but there's no word on when that might take place. He'll likely be back in early June if he can avoid a setback.

Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter

May 20 - 10:06 PM

Corey Hart runs, takes batting practice Mon.

Corey Hart (knee) ran on the field and took full batting practice on Monday.

It's the first time he's done so since undergoing knee surgery. Hart admitted that the running was "awkward," but he could be ready for a rehab assignment in about a week. The assignment is expected to take a while, so it will likely be well into June before Hart is activated.

Source: Brewers.mlb.com

May 20 - 9:52 PM