Franklin Morales on the road back
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(3:19 pm ET) WEEI.com reports Saturday that Red Sox pitcher
Franklin Morales is getting close to
returning from the disabled list, but may need one more minor-league rehab assignment as he recovers from a lower back strain.
Morales has topped 80 pitches in his rehab stint, and could be used as a spot starter when he returns, though he is likely to be used out of the bullpen initially. Morales has a 3.18 ERA in 17 innings during his rehab stint.
Alfredo Figaro may not start after all
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(3:14 pm ET) Brewers pitcher
Alfredo Figaro was reportedly named the team's Tuesday starter before Friday's game against the Pirates, but an injury sustained by a reliever may end up causing the
team to change their plans.
Manager Ron Roenicke told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Saturday that he is not ready to name a starter for Tuesday's game against the Twins, due to Jim Henderson's hamstring injury.
"Now I'm thinking about something a little bit different," Roenicke said. "I'm rearranging some guy."
With the bullpen possibly short for the next few days, Roenicke may have to turn to Figaro as the long reliever, which would likely cost him a chance at a start. At this point, no decision has been made.
Jeff Karstens seeking evaluations
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(3:00 pm ET) Pirates starting pitcher
Jeff Karstens is set to
return to Pittsburgh for further medical evaluation, after he had to stop throwing Friday due to pain in his right shoulder. He is expected to undergo testing and evaluation to determine if there is any further structural damage in the shoulder. Karstens is on the disabled list due to inflammation in the shoulder.
John McDonald ready for rehab
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(2:58 pm ET) Pirates infielder
John McDonald will begin his
minor-league rehab assignment Monday at Triple-A Indianapolis, according to manager Clint Hurdle. He is expected to play four games, two each at shortstop and then second base, before being re-evaluated.
McDonald has been on the disabled list since May 14 due to back and elbow injuries.
Yankees waive Francisco Rondon
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(2:52 pm ET) The Yankees waived minor-league pitcher
Francisco Rondon Saturday to clear up room on the 40-man roster for the acquisition of David Huff.
Rondon was struggling at Double-A Trenton, posting a 7.46 ERA in 12 appearances.
David Huff headed to Yankees
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(2:49 pm ET) The Yankees claimed relief pitcher
David Huff off waivers from Cleveland Saturday, and designated Francisco Rondon for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.
Huff has 72 hours to report to the Yankees, at which time, the team will make a corresponding move to free up space on the 25-man roster.
Huff allowed five runs in three innings for the Indians earlier in the season. The 28-year-old has a 5.40 ERA in his career, with 52 of his 58 appearances coming as a starter.
Matt Harrison shifted to 60-day DL
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(2:13 pm ET) The Rangers moved pitcher
Matt Harrison to the 60-day disabled list Saturday to make room for the waiver claim of Joe Benson. Harrison is recovering from back surgery earlier in May, and still does not have a timetable for his return.
He is eligible to come off the disabled list during the second week of June.
P.J. Walters called up prior to start
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(1:58 pm ET) The Twins purchased the contract of pitcher
P.J. Walters from Triple-A Rochester, prior to his start Saturday against the Tigers.
Walters has a 3.31 ERA and 2.8 K/BB in nine starts (54 1/3 innings) at Triple-A Rochester.
Angels decline to bring back Angel Sanchez
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(1:53 pm ET) White Sox infielder
Angel Sanchez was offered back to the Angels, who originally lost him in the Rule 5 draft, but the Angels declined. Sanchez was waived by the White Sox earlier in the week.
Sanchez has been on the disabled list since April 10 with a lower back strain, and was outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte.
Rangers put in claim for Joe Benson
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(1:52 pm ET) The Rangers claimed recently waived outfielder
Joe Benson Saturday. He was optioned to Double-A Frisco.
Benson, a former top-100 prospect on Baseball America's lists in 2011 and 2012, has struggled badly since reaching Triple-A Rochester last season. He is hitting just .192 this season and .187 overall in 70 games at the level.
The Twins were reportedly hoping his struggles would get him through waivers and off the 40-man roster.
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