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Twins considering trading OF Ben Revere?

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com hears that the Twins might consider trading Ben Revere.

It would be a strange move, given that they just cleared room in center field for Revere by dealing Denard Span. Even more bizarre is that Morosi says they would be looking for a center fielder in return. Revere has zero power but batted .294 with 40 steals in 2012 and also offers great defense. He's under team control through 2017.

Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter

Wed, Dec 5, 2012 12:20:00 AM

Bourn leaves game with mild hamstring injury

Michael Bourn was removed from Sunday's Cactus League game against the Giants with mild tightness in his left hamstring.

The Indians are saying that he was removed for precautionary reasons and that he'll be re-evaluated on Monday. For a player who derives a large portion of his value from his legs, any sign of hamstring trouble could be a big problem.

Source: Cleveland Indians on Twitter

Mar 16 - 5:12 PM

Tommy John surgery recommended to Corbin

Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports that Tommy John surgery has been recommended to Patrick Corbin (elbow).

He'll get a second opinion this week before making a final decision, but season-ending surgery looks to be a given. The loss of Corbin is a massive one for the D'Backs, who will now likely go to Randall Delgado to fill out their rotation. Top prospect Archie Bradley also figures to spend plenty of time in the majors this year.

Source: Nick Piecoro on Twitter

Mar 16 - 2:54 PM

Freddie Freeman nursing thumb contusion

Freddie Freeman left Sunday's game against the Yankees with a left thumb contusion.

Freeman was unable to play in the All-Star game last year due to a sore thumb, but it's not clear whether it's an aggravation of that old injury or something new. It doesn't appear at this point to be something to worry about, but the Braves should provide more on his status later.

Source: David O'Brien on Twitter

Mar 16 - 2:43 PM

Jon Niese has hyperextended pitching elbow

Jon Niese is dealt with a hyperextended pitching elbow.

All things considered, it's good news. Niese originally hurt the elbow during an intrasquad game 10 days ago and had to exit his start Sunday early. He'll undergo an MRI, but the lefty said he's "almost 100 percent sure it's nothing serious." Even if the MRI comes back clean, Niese would seem to be a good bet to begin the season on the disabled list after battling shoulder and elbow maladies this spring.

Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter

Mar 16 - 2:37 PM

Hamilton (calf) to make Cactus debut Monday

Josh Hamilton (calf) will make his Cactus League debut Monday.

He was cleared after running the bases Saturday with no issues. Hamilton is expected to be used in the designated hitter spot but should play the field later this week. The outfielder reiterated Sunday that he fully expects to be ready to roll on Opening Day.

Source: Bill Shaikin on Twitter

Mar 16 - 1:38 PM

A's send Addison Russell to minor league camp

Athletics reassigned SS Addison Russell, INF Darwin Perez and RHPs Philip Humber, Deryk Hooker and Matt Buschmann to minor league camp.

The A's planned to make Russell one of the final cuts, but he's dealing with a hamstring ailment and will work on rehabbing it in minor league camp. One of the top prospects in the game, Russell has a shot to make his major league debut at some point this season.

Mar 16 - 12:37 PM

Patrick Corbin has UCL damage in left elbow

An MRI has revealed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in Patrick Corbin's left elbow.

It's awful news for the Diamondbacks. Corbin will receive a second opinion this week, but it would be a surprise if he doesn't wind up having Tommy John surgery. Wade Miley will now get a start in Australia against the Dodgers in Corbin's place, while Randall Delgado will replace him in the rotation. The news also increases the likelihood that Archie Bradley will play a big role for the club this season.

Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter

Mar 16 - 12:08 PM

Iglesias (shins) 'definitely' headed for DL

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said Sunday that Jose Iglesias (shins) will "definitely" begin the season on the disabled list.

As for reports that the shortstop could miss four months or more of action, the GM said it's "speculation" at this point. Iglesias will visit a third specialist on Tuesday to see if they can get a handle on his shin issues. The Tigers currently plan to replace Iglesias with internal options, but Dombrowski did say that he would "keep a pulse on what's going on outside the organization."

Source: Tom Gage on Twitter

Mar 16 - 12:06 PM

Edinson Volquez expected to crack rotation

Pirates general manager Neal Huntington indicated Sunday that Edinson Volquez will be part of the team's rotation in spite of his struggles this spring.

Volquez has allowed 13 runs -- 11 earned -- while walking five batters in nine innings this spring, but the Pirates evidently aren't overly concerned with the results. With Volquez virtually assured of a starting job, that means Jeff Locke will likely be in the bullpen or possibly at Triple-A. Volquez can't be trusted in fantasy leagues.

Source: Travis Sawchik on Twitter

Mar 16 - 11:19 AM

Ventura the favorite for Royals' No. 5 spot

Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports that Yordano Ventura is the favorite to land the final spot in the Royals' rotation.

He's out-pitched Danny Duffy (11.00 ERA) by a wide margin so far this spring, posting a 2.89 ERA with nine strikeouts over 9 1/3 innings. For what it's worth, manager Ned Yost was vague when asked who leads the competition. "Here’s the thing," Yost said. "Ventura had a great outing. Duffy had a bad outing. We’re still going to buy time. We’ve got different thoughts, different things that we’re looking at. When we make the decision, we make the decision." The fire-balling Ventura will hold plenty of appeal in fantasy leagues if he does claim the No. 5 job.

Source: Kansas City Star

Mar 16 - 10:58 AM

Manny Machado (knee) to resume running soon

Manny Machado (knee) expects to resume running within the next few days.

Machado hasn't been able to run for nearly a week due to scar tissue in his surgically-repaired left knee. His scheduled visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Tuesday had reportedly been postponed by Machado thinks he could still be checked out that day or shortly after. He's not giving up the idea of being ready for Opening Day, but that might be a long shot at this point.

Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter

Mar 16 - 9:07 AM