Reds 'welcome' Jay Bruce's surge
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:37 am ET) Reds outfielder
Jay Bruce continued his May surge Monday against the Mets. Bruce homered for the second straight game and for the third time in four games.
After homering once in April, Bruce has five home runs in 16 May games. He's batting .338 (23 for 68) with one triple, nine doubles, 10 runs and 19 RBI this month.
"He's swinging that bat well," manager Dusty Baker said, per MLB.com. "We welcome it big time. We've been sort of waiting on it, and I just hope this stays and sustains itself."
Rubby De La Rosa scratched with tweaked muscle
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(10:33 am ET) Red Sox pitcher
Rubby De La Rosa has been
scratched from Tuesday's start with a tweaked muscle in his side, according to the
Providence Journal's Brian MacPherson.
The move is being called precautionary, so it doesn't appear to be too serious. De La Rosa has a 3.65 ERA in 24 2/3 innings in Triple-A this season. Chris Hernandez will start in his place.
Nationals recall pitcher Yunesky Maya
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:33 am ET) The Nationals recalled pitcher
Yunesky Maya from Triple-A Syracuse Tuesday. Maya, who is expected to pitch in relief, was 1-4 with a 5.07 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in eight starts for Syracuse.
Nationals call for relief, add Fernando Abad to 'pen
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:30 am ET) The Nationals recalled reliever
Fernando Abad from Triple-A Syracuse Tuesday. Abad was 1-0 with a 1.06 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 17 innings for Syracuse.
Eury Perez sent packing to Triple-A
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:27 am ET) The Nationals optioned outfielder
Eury Perez to Triple-A Syracuse Tuesday. Perez was 0 for 5 with two strikeouts in five games for Washington.
Manager hopes break will revitalize Danny Espinosa
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:26 am ET) Nationals second baseman
Danny Espinosa was on the bench for a second straight game Monday against the Giants, mired in a 1-for-30 slump. Manager Davey Johnson noted, however, he had a "good talk" with Espinosa.
"I think he's a little beat up right now," Johnson said, per MLB.com. "I hate to just sit him out, but he's certainly not doing things he knows he's capable of doing. So it's frustrating for him and he feels like he's letting everybody down. But he's trying to do his best. Sometimes just getting away from it a little bit helps."
Johnson said he's "surprised" Espinosa hasn't taken a step forward this season, but he's confident the 26-year-old infielder will turn it around.
"How you handle adversity is a large part of your success," Johnson said. "We'll get through this. Coming in this year I felt like Danny was a key guy, and if he started doing the things that he's capable of doing, it could make the year a whole lot of fun. I still feel that way."
Dayan Viciedo keeps hitting
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(10:23 am ET) White Sox outfielder
Dayan Viciedo continues to collect hits at a high rate.
Over the last six games, Viciedo has had four multi-hit efforts. He's also showing a slightly elevated walk rate, which has been an area of weakness in the past. On the season, Viciedo is hitting .301/.362/.494 in 83 at-bats.
Ryan Mattheus to miss several weeks after breaking hand
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:22 am ET) Nationals reliever
Ryan Mattheus is expected to miss several weeks with a fractured right hand after he slammed it into his locker following Sunday's game at San Diego, according to MLB.com. Mattheus was placed on the 15-day DL Tuesday.
Manager trying to find Jordan Pacheco playing time
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:16 am ET) Rockies manager Walt Weiss said
it's been a challenge to find at-bats for
Jordan Pacheco, who is batting .318 through 28 games. Pacheco is batting .400 (6 for 15) with one home run, two doubles and seven RBI in his last five games (three starts).
"It's a challenge for me with everybody on our roster," Weiss said, per The Denver Post. "Jordan is a really good player. He's very versatile, gives you good at-bats. He's going to be involved quite a bit."
Carlos Ruiz out 3-4 weeks with hamstring injury
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:08 am ET) The Phillies made it official Tuesday by placing starting catcher
Carlos Ruiz on the
15-day disabled list with a Grade 2 strained right hamstring. The team announced Monday Ruiz is expected to be sidelined 3-4 weeks based on the size and location of the tear, according to MLB.com.
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