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Nats see possible match with Rays for Morse

According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, the Nationals feel that the Rays would make "great trade partners" for Michael Morse.

Morse is suddenly expendable now that the Nationals have re-signed Adam LaRoche to a two-year contract. The 29-year-old is set to earn $7 million in 2013 before hitting free agency, but he should attract plenty of interest. Ladson hears that the Nationals wants "pitching prospects" in return, but other reports indicate that they could target a left-handed reliever and/or rotation depth. It's not clear who interests them with the Rays.

Source: Bill Ladson on Twitter

Jan 8 - 12:39 PM

Middlebrooks (back) placed on disabled list

Red Sox placed 3B Will Middlebrooks on the 15-day disabled list with lower back spasms.

Middlebrooks suffered the injury Wednesday and aggravated it Thursday. The Red Sox initially said he was day-to-day, but evidently they've decided the best course of action was to sit him down for a couple weeks. Jose Iglesias has been promoted to fill his spot on the roster and will share time with Pedro Ciriaco at the hot corner.

May 24 - 3:43 PM

Hamstring injury sends Shane Victorino to DL

Red Sox placed OF Shane Victorino on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with a left hamstring strain.

Victorino ran sprints prior to Thursday's game, but evidently he still hasn't made enough progress. Given that he's also had a back issue lately, it's probably best to let him rest for a couple weeks. Daniel Nava will handle right field while Victorino is out.

May 24 - 3:40 PM

Marshall (shoulder) lands on disabled list

Reds placed LHP Sean Marshall on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with a sprained left shoulder.

It's the second time this season that the shoulder has sent him to the DL, though the Reds called it tendinitis the first time around. The club figures to take it slowly with Marshall this time, so he could be looking at an extended absence. Manny Parra (pectoral) has been activated and will take Marshall's spot in the bullpen.

May 24 - 3:01 PM

Santiago Casilla expected to undergo surgery

Giants general manager Brian Sabean said during a radio interview Thursday that he anticipates "there’s some form of surgery coming" for Santiago Casilla (knee).

Casilla has dealt with a cyst on his right knee since last season and it recently became enough of an issue that he was placed on the DL. He shouldn't need a major operation, but it's not clear how long he would be sidelined.

Source: San Jose Mercury News

May 24 - 2:58 PM

Mariners designate Andino for assignment

Mariners designated INF Robert Andino for assignment.

The M's finally decided that they couldn't carry two no-hit middle infielder's, as Andino's .184/.253/.237 batting line is even worse than Brendan Ryan's. Andino is versatile, though, so it's possible he could drawn some interest on waivers.

May 24 - 2:34 PM

Danny Duffy to begin rehab assignment Sunday

Danny Duffy (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Sunday.

He'll throw 60 pitches for the Naturals. Making his way back from Tommy John surgery, Duffy will surely require the full 30 days on his rehab assignment. Assuming the results are there and his arm strength is back, he should be added to the Royals' rotation in late June. The left-hander is worth stashing on the DL if you have the roster space.

Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter

May 24 - 11:43 AM

Miggy Cabrera runs homer streak to four games

Miguel Cabrera continued to torment major league pitching Thursday, going 2-for-3 with another homer in a comeback win against the Twins.

He also walked twice. Now on a four-game home run streak, Cabrera is 9-for-15 (.600) with five walks, a double, six homers, 13 RBI and nine runs during that stretch. He's first in the AL in batting average (.391), second in homers (14), and first in RBI (55), runs (39), slugging percentage (.701) and OPS (1.168). He's only eighth in walks (25) at the moment, but he'll be gifted plenty more of those as teams realize it's an awful idea to throw Cabrera a hittable pitch at the moment.

May 24 - 12:37 AM

Arencibia has HR, four RBI in win over O's

J.P. Arencibia went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Thursday's 12-6 win over the Orioles.

Arencibia delivered an RBI double in the bottom of the fourth, a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth and an RBI ground out in the eighth. While the 27-year-old backstop is only hitting .230 with a .244 on-base percentage, he has 11 home runs to go along with 24 RBI. He's on pace to set career-highs in both categories.

May 23 - 10:45 PM

Tommy Hanson 'could be weeks away'

Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports that Tommy Hanson "could be weeks away" from rejoining the Angels' rotation.

Hanson has been away from the team since early May due to the death of his step-brother, and he's now in extended spring training trying to regain his stamina. It sounds like Halos fans will have to deal with Joe Blanton for a while longer.

Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter

May 23 - 8:17 PM

Chase Utley (oblique) placed on disabled list

Phillies placed 2B Chase Utley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with a right oblique strain.

General manager Ruben Amaro described the strain as "very mild," so, all things considered, it's pretty good news for the Phils. Amaro is hopeful that Utley will be ready when his two weeks are up, but it's possible he could be out as long as four weeks. Freddy Galvis will function as the primary second baseman while Utley is out. The team will make a corresponding move prior to Friday's game.

May 23 - 8:08 PM

Weaver on track to rejoin rotation next week

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Jered Weaver (elbow) will rejoin the rotation next week as long as his between-starts bullpen session goes well.

Weaver didn't make any minor league rehab starts, but he pitched a few times in extended spring training, including on Wednesday when he struck out nine over 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball. He seems likely to start either next Monday or Tuesday against the Dodgers, putting him in line for a two-start week.

Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter

May 23 - 6:37 PM