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Date: Team: Pos:

Carlos Ruiz - C - Phillies

Carlos Ruiz left Sunday's game against the Reds with a right hamstring strain.

Ruiz hurt himself while running the bases. There's no word yet on the severity of the injury, but a trip to the disabled list would seem to be a distinct possibility. Humberto Quintero would take Ruiz's spot on the roster if a move needs to be made.

Source: David Murphy on Twitter

May 19 - 2:30 PM

Carlos Ruiz - C - Phillies

Carlos Ruiz left Sunday's game with an apparent leg injury.

Ruiz slowed up and appeared to grab at his groin as he went from second to third base in the second inning. The Phillies should provide an update on his status shortly. Erik Kratz took his place behind the plate.

Source: Matt Gelb on Twitter

May 19 - 2:18 PM

Ian Desmond - SS - Nationals

Ian Desmond is not in the Nationals' lineup Sunday.

It's a planned day off for Desmond. Danny Espinosa is covering shortstop Sunday, while Steve Lombardozzi is at second.

Source: Adam Kilgore on Twitter

May 19 - 1:57 PM

Bryce Harper - OF - Nationals

Bryce Harper (knee) is not in the Nationals' lineup Sunday.

Harper is still feeling banged up from last week's collision with the wall, and his knee appears to be in the worse shape of his various aches and pains. He'll try to return to the lineup on Monday.

Source: Adam Kilgore on Twitter

May 19 - 1:55 PM

Roy Oswalt - S - Rockies

Roy Oswalt struck out nine while allowing only a bunt single over five innings in an extended spring training start on Saturday.

With the impressive performance, Oswalt will now be moved up to Double-A Tulsa for his next outing. He's expected to make 4-5 starts for Tulsa before the Rockies decide whether or not to call him up. It would be a surprise if he's not in their rotation next month.

Source: Thomas Harding on Twitter

May 19 - 1:30 PM

Joe Mahoney - 1B - Marlins

Joe Mahoney (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter this week.

Mahoney has been out since late April with a right hamstring strain. With Logan Morrison (knee) and Casey Kotchman (hamstring) also due back soon, Mahoney might be sent to Triple-A once healthy.

Source: Miami Herald

May 19 - 1:06 PM

Logan Morrison - 1B - Marlins

Logan Morrison (knee) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Monday.

Morrison has been playing in extended spring training games lately and hasn't had any setbacks with his surgically-repaired knee. With his 20-day rehab clock started on Monday, he'll be activated no later than early June as long as he doesn't have a setback.

Source: Miami Herald

May 19 - 1:03 PM

Buster Posey - C - Giants

Buster Posey is not in the Giants' lineup Sunday.

As he often does, Posey is getting a breather with Barry Zito on the mound. Guillermo Quiroz is getting the start behind the plate. Marco Scutaro is also receiving a day off, as Nick Noonan is at second base.

Source: Henry Schulman on Twitter

May 19 - 12:52 PM

Tyler Lyons - S - Cardinals

Tyler Lyons will be called up to start on Wednesday against the Padres.

It will be Lyons' major league debut. A former ninth-round pick, Lyons has put up a 4.47 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over eight starts at Triple-A Memphis this season. He's taking Jaime Garcia's spot in the rotation but is not guaranteed any more than the one start and should be avoided for fantasy purposes.

Source: Derrick Goold on Twitter

May 19 - 12:37 PM

Jake Westbrook - S - Cardinals

Jake Westbrook (elbow) played light catch on Sunday.

Westbrook made 25 throws from 60 feet and said he felt good. The right-hander hasn't recovered as quickly as hoped from inflammation in his right elbow, requiring a pair of injections. He's expected to miss at least a couple more starts.

Source: Brian Stull on Twitter

May 19 - 11:56 AM

Andrew McCutchen - OF - Pirates

Andrew McCutchen was scratched from the Pirates' lineup due to pain in his right knee.

It's not clear at this point how McCutchen suffered the injury or if it might cause him to miss additional games. The Pirates should offer an update on his status soon. Starling Marte will move over to center field to cover for McCutchen, while Travis Snider plays left and Garrett Jones right.

Source: Bill Brink on Twitter

May 19 - 11:50 AM

Tim Federowicz - C - Dodgers

Dodgers optioned C Tim Federowicz to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Federowicz has been up and down with the big club multiple times this season and has batted just .176/.222/.176 over 10 games. He'll probably get another shot later this year.

May 19 - 11:49 AM

Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Dodgers activated 2B Mark Ellis from the 15-day disabled list.

Ellis had been scheduled to remain on his rehab assignment through the weekend, but the Dodgers decided to bring him back early since Luis Cruz (elbow) is banged up. The second baseman is hitting second on Sunday afternoon against the Braves' Mike Minor.

May 19 - 11:47 AM

Mike Adams - R - Phillies

Mike Adams could be placed on the disabled list if he doesn't feel significant improvement with his back by Tuesday.

The Phillies will need to make a roster move that day for fifth starter Tyler Cloyd. Adams hasn't pitched since May 10, so the Phils could backdate a DL move and possibly get him back on May 26.

Source: Kevin Cooney on Twitter

May 19 - 11:36 AM

James McDonald - S - Pirates

James McDonald (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on May 27.

That's assuming he gets through bullpen sessions on Tuesday and Friday with no issues. McDonald is slated to go four innings and/or throw 65 pitches for Altoona, so he'll need at least one additional rehab start before being activated. He's not a given to rejoin the rotation once healthy.

Source: Bill Brink on Twitter

May 19 - 11:33 AM