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According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, the Mariners and Indians are Nick Swisher's primary suitors.

The Orioles took themselves out of the running after working out a deal with Nate McLouth on Wednesday, and the Giants have no more money to spend after locking up Jeremy Affeldt, Marco Scutaro and Angel Pagan. The Red Sox were also known to have interest in Swisher but recently gave a three-year, $39 million deal to outfielder Shane Victorino. The M's would obviously have to bow out if Josh Hamilton accepts their offer.
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 09:23:00 AM

Pablo Sandoval (foot) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Saturday with High-A San Jose.

It was previously reported that he would begin his rehab assignment on Friday, but it will actually start one day later. Either way, he could be activated from the disabled list when the Giants begin a three-game series in Los Angeles on Monday.
Jun 19 - 2:55 PM

Angel Pagan (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with High-A San Jose.

Pagan received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his hamstring last week and is no longer dealing with soreness. He's slated to play five innings in his return to game action Thursday. It's not clear how many games he'll need, but he appears on track to rejoin the Giants before the end of the month.
Jun 19 - 2:19 PM

Brewers placed OF Norichika Aoki on the paternity leave list.

Aoki has left the team to be present for the birth of his second child. He is permitted to be away for 24 to 72 hours. Josh Prince has been called up to replace him on the active roster.
Jun 19 - 2:14 PM

Padres placed SS Everth Cabrera on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 17, with a mild left hamstring strain.

Cabrera suffered the injury trying to steal second base on Sunday. He'll be eligible to return around the start of July and there's a chance he'll be ready by then. Alexi Amarista and Pedro Ciriaco should see playing time at shortstop when he's sidelined.
Jun 19 - 2:08 PM

The Astros have officially agreed to terms with No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel.

The Astros denied reports of a deal over the weekend, but they are expected to hold a press conference Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET to formally announce the signing. Jim Callis of Baseball America reports that Appel will receive a $6.35 million bonus, which is approximately $1.44 million less than the assigned slot value for the pick. Either way, his gamble to go back to Stanford for his senior season has paid off quite nicely. The 21-year-old right-hander has a chance to move through the Astros' system very quickly.
Jun 19 - 1:20 PM

Red Sox agreed to terms with first-round pick LHP Trey Ball.

Ball, the No. 7 overall pick in this Monday's First-Year Player Draft, took his physical Monday and the signing is expected to be made official Wednesday. The 18-year-old southpaw is expected to sign for less than the $3.246 million recommended slot value for the pick.
Jun 19 - 12:57 PM

Nationals activated 2B Danny Espinosa from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.

An expected move, as Espinosa batted just .118 (2-for-17) with 10 strikeouts over six rehab games in Triple-A. His wrist is apparently feeling better, but he'll need to have better results before returning to the majors. Anthony Rendon will continue to handle second base duties for the Nats for now.
Jun 19 - 12:01 PM

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said on 106.7 The Fan on Wednesday that Bryce Harper (knee) will resume baseball activities in "the next day or two."

Harper continues to make progress, as he was cleared to progress toward running following a visit to the team doctor earlier this week. While he could begin baseball activities within the next couple of days, there's no timetable for him to return to game action. The 20-year-old outfielder has been sidelined since May 26 with left knee bursitis.
Jun 19 - 11:53 AM

Chase Utley (oblique) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday with Double-A Reading.

Utley figures to play at least a couple of games, but he could rejoin the Phillies this weekend if all goes well. The veteran second baseman has been sidelined since May 20 with a right oblique strain.
Jun 19 - 10:01 AM

Ryan Vogelsong had all five pins removed from his surgically-repaired right hand on Tuesday.

That's good news for Vogelsong, who originally expected to only have two or three pins removed. He'll now have the ability to perform more mobility and flexibility exercises, some of them earlier than expected. As of now, the Giants are hoping to get Vogelsong back near the end of July.
Jun 19 - 8:45 AM

Brandon Crawford (fingers) is expected to miss Wednesday's game.

Crawford sprained the index and middle fingers on his right hand during Tuesday's win over the Padres. His fingers were swollen and he couldn't grip a ball, but it sounds like there's a chance he could return Thursday. Consider him day-to-day for the time being.
Jun 19 - 8:42 AM




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