Tim Byrdak throws another bullpen session
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(12:08 pm ET) Mets reliever
Tim Byrdak, rehabbing from shoulder surgery, threw his third bullpen session Wednesday.
Byrdak underwent surgery last September. He's still likely a month or two away from returning to the Mets.
Justin Upton out of Braves lineup
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(12:02 pm ET) Braves outfielder
Justin Upton is out of Wednesday's lineup against Minnesota.
Upton has started 44 of 45 games for Atlanta. He gets a rest day with Wednesday's day game coming after a night game.
Andrelton Simmons out of the lineup
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(11:59 am ET) Braves shortstop
Andrelton Simmons is out of the lineup Wednesday against Minnesota.
Simmons has played in every game since April 8 and has started all but three. Ramiro Pena gets the start at shortstop for Atlanta.
Rangers option reliever Cory Burns to Triple-A
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:45 am ET) The Rangers optioned reliever
Cory Burns to
Triple-A Round Rock Wednesday to clear a roster spot for Wednesday's starter Ross Wolf. Burns posted a 4.91 ERA in three relief outings.
Jimmy Paredes nets three hits, three RBI
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:41 am ET) Astros outfielder
Jimmy Paredes totaled a season-high three hits and three RBI Tuesday against the Royals. It was his second straight multi-hit game and third this season since his early May recall.
Paredes is batting .268 (11 for 41) with one home run, four doubles and seven RBI in his last 14 games.
Andre Ethier out of the lineup against Milwaukee
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(11:36 am ET) Dodgers outfielder
Andre Ethier is out of the lineup Wednesday against Milwaukee.
Ethier will get the rest with a day game after a night game. Scott Van Slyke gets the start against Brewers righty Wily Peralta.
John Jaso collects two hits in return
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:35 am ET) Athletics catcher
John Jaso went 2 for 5 with one double in his return to the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers. Jaso had sat out for two games because of a nagging leg injury.
Jaso has four multi-hit games in May, but he's batting .243 (9 for 37) with one double, one RBI and six walks in 15 games this month.
Jed Lowrie gets day to rest foot injury
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:31 am ET) As expected, Athletics shortstop
Jed Lowrie was left out of the starting lineup Wednesday at Texas after
suffering a right foot contusion Tuesday. Lowrie is batting .294 (15 for 51) with four doubles and six RBI in his last 13 games.
Todd Frazier out of Reds lineup
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(11:30 am ET) Reds third baseman
Todd Frazier is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mets.
Frazier is hitting just .217 in May but appears to be breaking out of the slump, as he has six hits in his last eight games. He'll get a chance to stay fresh Wednesday as Jack Hannahan gets a start at third base.
Aramis Ramirez out of the lineup
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(11:26 am ET) Brewers third baseman
Aramis Ramirez is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.
The Brewers continue to take it easy on Ramirez and his balky knee. Ramirez may start playing more consecutive games soon, but it seems safe to assume he'll sit every day game after a night game for the near future.
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