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Grant Balfour (knee) throws perfect inning

Grant Balfour (knee) threw a perfect inning while striking out one Thursday in his Cactus League debut.

The successful appearance followed a one-inning stint in a minor league game on Monday. Balfour is expected to make four more Cactus League appearances before the A's evaluate whether he's ready for the start of the season. It would be a surprise if they deem him unready.
Mar 21 - 7:44 PM
Freese (thumb) sitting out again Wednesday

David Freese (thumb) is out of the Cardinals' lineup again Wednesday.

He's now missed three straight games due to swelling around his right thumb where he needed three stitches for a small cut. The Cards are worried that cut could split open, so they're playing things cautiously. Freese could be back in there Friday after the off day Thursday. Matt Carpenter is at third again Wednesday, with Daniel Descalso covering second.
Source: MLBlogs.com
May 22 - 6:24 PM
Youkilis 'getting closer' to playing in game

Kevin Youkilis (back) took six at-bats in a simulated game Wednesday.

It was reported previously that Youkilis played in an extended spring game Tuesday, but that was actually also a simulated game. It's not clear when he'll be ready to play in a real game, but he's not far off. "I can’t tell you," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "I think you have to give him a few days in a row before you evaluate to make sure that his back is healed and it doesn’t come back. The last two days have been pretty good, so he’s getting closer."
Source: The LoHud Yankees Blog
May 22 - 6:18 PM
Pettitte to resume throwing Thursday or Fri.

Andy Pettitte (trapezius) will play catch either Thursday or Friday.

It will be the first time he's thrown since landing on the DL last week with a strained trapezius muscle. "Then we’ll do some long toss, a bullpen and hopefully work it up to a simulated game," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. Pettitte is expected back on June 1, the first day he's eligible, or shortly after that.
Source: The LoHud Yankees Blog
May 22 - 6:15 PM
Weaver (elbow) sharp in extended spring start

Jered Weaver (elbow) threw 5 2/3 innings Wednesday afternoon in a start at extended spring training.

Weaver allowed just one run and did not walk a batter while striking out nine. He threw 75 pitches, 62 of which were strikes. The right-hander is likely to rejoin the Angels' starting rotation early next week after missing the past month-plus with a fractured left elbow.
Source: Kevin Baxter on Twitter
May 22 - 5:23 PM
Salvador Perez (hip) out again on Wednesday

Salvador Perez (hip) is not in the Royals' starting lineup on Wednesday night against the Astros.

Perez also sat out Tuesday after bruising his right hip Monday while sliding into a dugout post at Minute Maid Park. The Royals are hoping that he will be able to play in Thursday's series opener against the Angels.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
May 22 - 5:13 PM
Schoop diagnosed with stress fracture in back

Jonathan Schoop has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back and will need 6-8 weeks of rest.

Schoop will meet with another doctor later this week for a second opinion, but it seems doubtful that the diagnosis will change. The 21-year-old infielder was batting .268/.331/.386 with three homers and 18 RBI in 34 games at the Triple-A level. It is no longer a certainty that he will reach the major leagues this season.
Source: Dan Connolly on Twitter
May 22 - 5:05 PM
Dominguez (quad) out of Astros' lineup Wed.

Matt Dominguez is out of the Astros' lineup on Wednesday night because of left quad tightness.

The Astros have a scheduled team off day on Thursday, so giving Dominguez the night off Wednesday affords him two full days of rest. The 23-year-old third baseman is batting just .245/.275/.371 in 43 games this season but he's one of the best defensive infielders in MLB.
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
May 22 - 4:52 PM
Nick Swisher scheduled to return Friday night

Nick Swisher is scheduled to return on Friday.

Swisher has been on the paternity leave list since Tuesday afternoon. His wife gave birth to a baby girl.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
May 22 - 4:38 PM
Madson experiences more soreness in elbow

Ryan Madson has experienced yet another setback in his recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery.

Madson felt renewed soreness in his right arm while trying to throw this week and has been shut down indefinitely. There is no longer a timetable for his return and he can be dropped in most fantasy formats at this point. Ernesto Frieri is the Angels' ninth-inning man.
Source: Kevin Baxter on Twitter
May 22 - 4:15 PM
Mike Adams (back) throws bullpen session

Mike Adams (back) threw a bullpen session Wednesday.

Adams landed on the disabled list earlier this week with a back strain, but reported feeling good and will throw again on Friday. The veteran right-hander thinks he could be ready to return Sunday, but the Phillies may give him some more time.
Source: Jim Salisbury on Twitter
May 22 - 3:55 PM
Twins demote RHP Vance Worley to Triple-A

Twins optioned RHP Vance Worley to Triple-A Rochester.

The Twins acquired Worley from the Phillies over the winter in hopes that he would be a productive member of the starting rotation, but he has been anything but. After being knocked around for eight runs in 3 2/3 innings Wednesday by the Braves, the 25-year-old has an ugly 7.21 ERA across 10 starts. If Worley can turn things around in the minors, he figures to get another chance soon. No word yet on whether Kyle Gibson will be the choice to replace him, but don't count it out.
May 22 - 3:32 PM


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