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| Thursday, June 26 First baseman hasn't played since June 18 Associated Press |
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Sweeney will undergo an MRI to determine what is causing the discomfort. "Of course I'm concerned," Royals manager Tony Pena said following Kansas City's 3-1 win in 10 innings Wednesday night over Cleveland. "But this is a 25-man ballclub." A first-place one at that. But Sweeney is the one player the Royals can't afford to be without. His .477 average with runners in scoring position leads the majors and he ranks among the AL leaders in average, walks and on-base percentage. Sweeney last played on June 18, leaving a win against Minnesota after striking out in his only at-bat. He had been getting daily treatments on his back, but Pena said it wasn't getting any better.
The Blue Jays activated last year's AL Rookie of the Year from the 15-day disabled list before their game against Baltimore. Hinske singled, doubled and homered in three at-bats in a rehab game at Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. He went 1-for-5 Tuesday. "After the first game I knew I was ready. I had my timing,'' Hinske said. "I told them I wanted to play one more game than get out of here.'' Hinske said earlier this week that he was ready to play, but the Blue Jays were not expecting him back until the weekend. Hinske hit .232 with two home runs and 21 RBI in 44 games with Toronto. He said he played with pain since spring training. "It's completely fine now,'' Hinske said. "Hopefully, I can add to what guys are doing already.'' The Blue Jays optioned infielder Howie Clark to make room on the roster for Hinske. Clark hit .390 in 41 at-bats with Toronto. "It's too bad Howie had to go down,'' Hinske said. Hinske hit .279 with 24 home runs and 84 RBI last year.
The team has 10 days to trade, release or ask for waivers on Venafro, who was 1-0 with a 4.74 ERA in 24 appearances this season.
Reyes was with Tampa Bay from May 27-June 10, going 0-2 with a 5.06 ERA in three games, including two starts. He was 2-0 with a 2.37 ERA in three starts after returning to Durham this month.
Paul made the decision after clearing waivers. He began the season as the White Sox's third catcher and appeared in five games before being optioned to Charlotte on April 23. He was recalled when Sandy Alomar went on the disabled list May 31. Alomar was activated Monday.
Paul appeared in 13 games with the White Sox this season, going 6-17 (.353) with four RBI. In his five seasons with the major league club, he batted .264 with four home runs and 42 RBI.
Drew, the younger brother of St. Louis outfielder J.D. Drew, was 3-8 with a 7.50 ERA in 15 starts for Edmonton. He is 2-2 with a 6.90 ERA in 18 career major league games, including 10 starts, with Montreal and Cleveland.
Ayala was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with inflammation in his right rotator cuff. The move is retroactive to Sunday.
He joins pitchers Orlando Hernandez, Tony Armas Jr. and Zach Day on the injured list. Each one has shoulder problems.
After Kyle Farnsworth was suspended two games for a fight last week in Cincinnati, Cubs general manager Jim Hendry decided to recall Cruz, who spent time in the Cubs' bullpen this season.
Cruz was sent to Triple-A on June 3. He started four games for Iowa and went 2-0 with a 1.66 ERA. In 21 2-3 innings, he allowed 13 hits, five runs and six walks. He struck out 20 batters. Cruz is 1-2 with a 6.39 ERA with the Cubs.
Hill was 1-for-4 in five games with the Cubs. He was recalled from Triple-A on June 16. |
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