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Ryan Howard (Achilles) homers in rehab game

Ryan Howard (Achilles) went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI on Tuesday in his latest rehab game with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Howard also played seven innings at first base. He's scheduled to get the day off Wednesday before returning to action on Thursday and Friday. A return right after the All-Star break appears to be the most likely scenario, though the reeling Phillies could be sellers by then.

Source: CSNPhilly.com

Wed, Jul 4, 2012 09:05:00 AM

BoSox activate closer Andrew Bailey from DL

Red Sox activated RHP Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list.

Bailey missed three weeks with a right biceps injury. He will take back Boston's ninth-inning role and should be activated in fantasy leagues right out of the gate. The righty had a stellar 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 20/4 K/BB ratio in 12 1/3 innings before going down.

May 20 - 3:51 PM

Cueto activated, will start Monday vs. Mets

Reds activated RHP Johnny Cueto from the 15-day disabled list.

Cueto wound up missing a little over one month with a strained right lat and oblique soreness. He will return to the Reds' starting rotation on Monday against the Mets and can be activated immediately in fantasy leagues.

May 20 - 3:46 PM

Cozart (illness) sitting out again on Monday

Zack Cozart (illness) is not in the Reds' lineup Monday.

Cozart also sat out on Saturday afternoon. Cesar Izturis will start at shortstop Monday against the Mets.

Source: C. Trent Rosecrans on Twitter

May 20 - 3:01 PM

Pierzynski (oblique) expected to return Tues.

A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is expected to return to the Rangers' active roster on Tuesday.

Pierzynski played in rehab games on Sunday and Monday and reported feeling fine. The 36-year-old catcher has been out since May 5 with a strained right oblique. He was batting .263/.297/.411 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 26 games before hitting the shelf.

Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter

May 20 - 2:28 PM

Myers (elbow) to make next rehab start Wed.

Brett Myers (elbow) will make his second minor league rehab start on Wednesday at Double-A Akron.

Myers threw 33 pitches last week in his first rehab start and will probably try to top 50 pitches on Wednesday. He'll make at least one more start in the minors after that before being considered for activation. The right-hander is attempting to pitch through a UCL tear.

Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter

May 20 - 2:24 PM

Lewis admits disappointment with FB velocity

Colby Lewis (elbow) acknowledged on Monday afternoon that he's unhappy with his fastball velocity.

Lewis was sitting around 85-86 mph in his rehab start Monday at Double-A Frisco and wants to be closer to 89-91 mph by the time he returns to the major leagues. The hope had been that he would be ready to rock during the first week of June, but a more realistic timetable calls for him to be activated near the middle of the month. Lewis is on his way back from major right elbow surgery.

Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter

May 20 - 1:19 PM

Rays officially promote Odorizzi from Durham

Rays recalled RHP Jake Odorizzi from Triple-A Durham.

The talented 23-year-old right-hander is making his Rays debut on Monday afternoon against the Blue Jays in place of injured left-hander David Price. Odorizzi had a 3.83 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 47/15 K/BB ratio through 44 2/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. He is worth a try in mixed fantasy leagues for however long he's up.

May 20 - 12:37 PM

Teixeira plays in first extended spring game

Mark Teixeira (wrist) went 1-for-2 with a walk Monday in his first extended spring training game.

Teixeira reported feeling "good" on his personal Twitter feed afterward. The first baseman is currently aiming to be activated from the disabled list by May 31, but the Yankees are at the top of the American League East standings and could decide to play it safe by letting his minor league rehab assignment linger into early June. Teixeira is on his way back from a torn tendon sheath.

Source: Mark Teixeira on Twitter

May 20 - 12:20 PM

Danny Hultzen (shoulder) playing catch again

Danny Hultzen (shoulder) has begun playing catch.

Hultzen was shut down in late April with a left rotator cuff strain and general shoulder tendinitis. The Mariners are expected to take it very slowly with their prized pitching prospect. He had a cool 2.78 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 25/6 K/BB ratio through his first 22 2/3 innings (four starts) this season at Triple-A Tacoma and could reach the major leagues later this summer if he can get healthy.

Source: Ryan Divish on Twitter

May 20 - 10:50 AM

Anthony Gose will not be an everyday player

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said Monday that Anthony Gose will not be an everyday player.

The talented 22-year-old outfielder was promoted from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday morning but isn't likely to hold much value in standard mixed fantasy leagues. Gibbons said Gose will "help out on defense" and as a pinch-runner. He will not make very many starts.

Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter

May 20 - 10:40 AM

Freese needs stitches for small thumb gash

David Freese needed stitches along the base of his right thumb after Sunday's win over the Brewers.

Freese suffered a small gash while applying a diving tag on Norichika Aoki's cleat at home plate. The Cardinals' third baseman does not expect to miss any playing time. He's finally starting to come alive offensively after a dreadful first month-plus and might make for a decent buy-low candidate in some fantasy formats.

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

May 20 - 10:02 AM