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Colletti: 'Mutual interest' in Kershaw ext.

Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said Thursday there is "mutual interest" between the club and Clayton Kershaw in working out a contract extension.

"This is not going to be a daily discussion point for us publicly," Colletti said. "But there is a mutual interest." Kershaw said late last month that the two sides had not yet started negotiating a new deal, and Colletti did not say Thursday whether they had talked yet. It's clear, though, that both sides are interested in getting something done well before Kershaw hits free agency after the 2014 season.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Feb 7 - 9:45 PM

Granderson leaves game after HBP on hand

Curtis Granderson was removed from Friday's game against the Rays in the fifth inning after he was hit in the left hand by a pitch.

Granderson remained in the game to run for himself, but continued to flex and shake his hand. However, Ichiro Suzuki replaced him in right field in the bottom of the inning. He's likely heading for X-rays and the team should have an update on his status shortly.

Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter

May 24 - 8:45 PM

Rockies activate Cuddyer from disabled list

Rockies activated OF Michael Cuddyer from the 15-day disabled list.

Cuddyer is in the starting lineup, playing right field and hitting fifth. Cuddyer had been sidelined since May 9 with an inflamed cervical disc. After playing in two extended spring training games on Tuesday and Wednesday however, Cuddyer has been deemed ready to return and rejoins the Rockies' the first day he's eligible to do so.

May 24 - 6:50 PM

Youkilis (back) to play in ext. spring game

Kevin Youkilis (back) will play in an extended spring training game Saturday.

Mark Teixeira is also slated to play as he works his way back from a wrist injury. Youkilis has been sidelined for nearly a month with a lumbar spine strain, but he could rejoin the Yankees late next week if he can avoid setbacks.

Source: Chad Jennings on Twitter

May 24 - 5:24 PM

Teixeira (wrist) could join Yankees next week

Mark Teixeira (wrist) expects to play rehab games with Double-A Trenton next Wednesday and Thursday.

Teixeira has participated in simulated games this week and will test himself in extended spring training on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. He'll be reevaluated after his two rehab games with Trenton, but there's a chance that he could be activated from the disabled list late next week if all goes well. Teixeira has been sidelined since early March with a torn tendon sheath in his wrist.

Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter

May 24 - 5:11 PM

Rays sticking with Fernando Rodney at closer

Rays manager Joe Maddon said Friday that he's sticking with Fernando Rodney at closer.

In fact, Maddon said that there hasn't even been a discussion about a possible change. Rodney has a 5.40 ERA to go along with four blown saves and 17 walks in 18 1/3 innings this season, but he is going to get every chance to pitch out of his funk. Joel Peralta would be the likely alternative if he continues to falter.

Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter

May 24 - 4:54 PM

Danny Espinosa has small fracture in wrist

Danny Espinosa has been playing with a small fracture in his right wrist for the past month.

It's actually a loose bone chip in his hand. The injury stems from when he was hit by a pitch from Paul Maholm on April 14 and certainly explains his struggles. Espinosa hopes to avoid a trip to the disabled list and possible surgery, but the Nationals plan to rest him for a few days. Steve Lombardozzi will fill in at second base for the time being.

Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter

May 24 - 4:35 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

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