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Mets sign Marlon Byrd to minor league deal

Mets signed OF Marlon Byrd to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training. The 35-year-old outfielder hit an abysmal .210/.243/.245 with one home run and nine RBI in 153 at-bats between the Cubs and Red Sox in 2012 before being released by the Red Sox. He then had to serve a 50-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. The Mets could certainly use additional depth in their outfield, but Byrd is unlikely to be a major contributor.

Feb 1 - 7:04 PM

Ruiz (hamstring) likely out around 3-4 weeks

Carlos Ruiz was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.

Tough break for Ruiz, who had a late start to the season following his 25-game suspension. The injury will likely leave him on the shelf until mid-to-late June. Erik Kratz and Humberto Quintero will fill in behind the late for now.

Source: Ryan Lawrence on Twitter

May 20 - 5:26 PM

Dodgers activate LHP Ted Lilly from DL

Dodgers activated LHP Ted Lilly from the 15-day disabled list.

Lilly has been sidelined since April 29 with a strained right rib cage. The Dodgers have the option to skip the fifth spot in the rotation on Thursday, so it's not clear if the veteran southpaw will pitch as a starter or reliever initially.

May 20 - 4:55 PM

Rangers designate Derek Lowe for assignment

Rangers designated RHP Derek Lowe for assignment.

The move clears a spot for Monday's starter, Josh Lindblom. Lowe has struggled in a mop-up role this season, posting an ugly 9.00 ERA in 13 innings. The Rangers are paying him $1.25 million in 2013.

May 20 - 4:19 PM

Yan Gomes hits three-run walkoff to down M's

Yan Gomes slugged two home runs -- including a 10th-inning walkoff -- in Monday's 10-8 defeat of the Mariners.

Gomes hit a solo shot in the bottom of the second inning and then played the hero by cranking a three-run blast in the bottom of the 10th with the Indians trailing by two. Gomes finished with four RBI and now has nine RBI in 17 games this season to go along with a cool .951 OPS. He should start seeing a bit more regular playing time.

May 20 - 4:17 PM

Stephen Drew (back) returns lineup for BoSox

Stephen Drew (back) has returned to the starting lineup for the Red Sox on Monday.

Drew missed back-to-back games over the weekend due to back issue, but it was never a major concern. The 30-year-old is hitting .238/.336/.410 with three home runs, 18 RBI and a .746 OPS through 31 games this season.

Source: Tim Britton on Twitter

May 20 - 4:08 PM

Phils place Mike Adams on the disabled list

Phillies placed RHP Mike Adams on the 15-day disabled list with a right back strain.

Adams has been battling the injury for close to two weeks and the Phillies finally decided to shut him down for a bit. He's allowed to return before the end of May.

May 20 - 3:57 PM

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