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Carlos Santana hits two home runs vs. Royals

Carlos Santana clubbed two homers and knocked in three runs in a loss to the Royals on Friday.

Santana popped a solo blast in the fourth inning and added a two-run shot for good measure in the sixth. With three multi-hit games in his last four, his batting average is now up to .222 for the year, his high-water mark since early April. He's also up to 17 home runs and 45 RBI on the year.

Sat, Jul 26, 2014 12:35:00 AM

Melancon (forearm) to play catch Thursday

Mark Melancon (forearm) will play catch Thursday.

It will be the first time he's done any throwing since he was diagnosed with inflammation in his flexor tendon just before Opening Day. The Giants will have no idea on a timetable for Melancon until they see how he progresses. The veteran reliever should get his closer job back eventually when he's physically ready, but when/if that happens is up in the air. Hunter Strickland has been handling the ninth inning for San Francisco with Melancon out.

Source: John Shea on Twitter

Apr 23 - 7:50 PM

Walker Buehler recalled for first MLB start

Dodgers recalled RHP Walker Buehler from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Buehler will make his first major league start on Monday against the Marlins. If things go well, he could get another start on Saturday in San Francisco during a doubleheader. Buehler struggled as a reliever last September with the Dodgers, but the top prospect holds a 2.08 ERA and 16/4 K/BB ratio over 13 innings this season for Oklahoma City. He's a worthy streamer Monday.

Apr 23 - 7:25 PM

X-rays on Byron Buxton's foot are negative

X-rays on Byron Buxton's (migraines) left foot came back negative.

Buxton fouled a ball off the foot in his first rehab game with High-A Fort Myers on Sunday. It's keeping him out of Monday's game and could potentially push back his return to the Twins a day or two. He had been slated for activation on Wednesday. Buxton originally went on the disabled list due to migraines but he's been clear of those symptoms.

Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter

Apr 23 - 7:20 PM

Villanueva (hamstring) scratched from lineup

Christian Villanueva was scratched from the Padres' lineup Monday due to a sore hamstring.

Villanueva is available to pinch-hit, so it appears that the club is just being extra cautious here. Still, it's a bummer that fantasy owners will miss out on a Villanueva start at Coors Field while his bat is red-hot. Cory Spangenberg has replaced him in the lineup.

Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter

Apr 23 - 6:48 PM

Simmons (forearm) expected back Tuesday

The Angels expect Andrelton Simmons (forearm) back in the lineup Tuesday.

Simmons is sitting out Monday as a precaution after being hit on the right forearm by a pitch Sunday, but he will be fine. The slick-fielding shortstop is batting .295/.382/.385 with one homer and two steals in the early going this season. Zack Cozart is filling in at shortstop Monday, with Luis Valbuena playing third base.

Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter

Apr 23 - 6:27 PM

Rodon (shoulder) appears in extended spring

Carlos Rodon (shoulder) threw 34 pitches over three innings in an extended spring training game Monday.

Fangraphs' Eric Longenhagen was at the outing and clocked Rodon mostly at 90-92 mph with his fastball but added that he topped out at 93-95 a few times. He also added that he threw more changeups than sliders, which isn't a surprise at this stage of the rehab process. Rodon is coming back from arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder and isn't expected back until June.

Source: Chicago White Sox on Twitter

Apr 23 - 5:18 PM

David Dahl batting cleanup for Rockies Monday

David Dahl is starting in right field and batting cleanup for the Rockies on Monday.

Yes, the Rockies aren't at full strength, but it's certainly notable that Dahl is in the cleanup spot in the team's first game against a righty since his promotion (he batted sixth versus a lefty Sunday). Dahl faces an uncertain future when the Rockies have everyone available, but he has an opportunity to make a good impression.

Source: Rotoworld Daily Lineups

Apr 23 - 4:53 PM

Jonathan Schoop (oblique) resumes activities

Jonathan Schoop (oblique) resumed baseball activities Monday.

Schoop obviously isn't going to be activated when first eligible Tuesday as he had originally hoped, but it's obviously a good sign that he's going through drills again. He will probably need some rehab at-bats before rejoining the Orioles' lineup.

Source: Eduardo A. Encina on Twitter

Apr 23 - 4:48 PM

Trey Mancini (knee) aiming to return Tuesday

Trey Mancini (knee) is hoping to return to the Orioles' lineup Tuesday.

Mancini will miss a third straight game Monday, but he went through baseball activities in pregame and is feeling much better. He suffered a bruised right knee when he slid into a side wall in the outfield while trying to make a catch on Friday. Craig Gentry is making another start in left field Monday.

Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter

Apr 23 - 4:43 PM

Ervin Santana (finger) nearing mound work

Twins manager Paul Molitor said Monday that Ervin Santana (finger) is "getting close" to throwing a bullpen session.

Santana began a throwing program nearly two weeks ago and is almost ready for mound work. He had a debridement procedure on his right middle finger back in early February and will need a handful of rehab starts before being activated, so his return is obviously not imminent.

Source: Mike Berardino on Twitter

Apr 23 - 4:38 PM

Drury (migraines) set for rehab assignment

Brandon Drury (migraines) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

Drury has been told by a doctor that the migraines/blurred vision issues he's dealt with are related to a tendon problem in the back of his neck. He's feeling better now, though, and is ready for game action. With Gleyber Torres up and Miguel Andujar heating up, Drury's playing time going forward looks uncertain.

Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter

Apr 23 - 4:15 PM