McDonald starting to swing bat: Boston outfielder Darnell McDonald (oblique) is progressing well in his return from an oblique strain, reports WEEI.com on Tuesday. McDonald took soft toss on Tuesday and will take batting practice on Wednesday. McDonald is eligible to come off the disabled list as soon as Sunday. (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
Oblique - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/22/12)
Fantasy Analysis
McDonald is nearing a return to the Red Sox, who have been dealing with multiple injuries in the outfield. He could see some playing time if he can return shortly. That said, McDonald wasn't seeing much PT before the injury and has low-end AL-only Fantasy value, when healthy. (Updated 05/22/2012).
05/07/2012 23:57 Rookie hits two more HRs; Red Sox roll
Will Middlebrooks hit a home run down each of the lines, David Ortiz and Dustin Pedroia also went deep, and the Boston Red Sox pounded the Kansas City Royals 11-5 on Monday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
05/07/2012 20:14 Don't you love seeing position players pitch? Ron Washington doesn't
Sparky Anderson never once used a position player to pitch. Rangers manager Ron Washington hopes he never does, either. A day after position players pitched for both teams in a 17-inning game in Boston, Washington said he'll do whatever he can to avoid using one.
05/07/2012 12:09 Stock Watch: Cubs' first baseman LaHair a revelation so far
Bryan LaHair is on fire and Jon Heyman says it looks like the Cubs' 29-year-old first baseman, after finally getting his first real big-league shot, is no fluke. Elsewhere, Clay Buchholz and Heath Bell could sure use a spark.
05/06/2012 20:53 That may have been the most incredible game ever
Did you see what happened Sunday at Fenway Park? If you did, you won't soon forget it. Chris Davis sure won't. He was the Orioles designated hitter, and became the first player ever to strike out in his first five at-bats and follow it up by grounding into a double play in the sixth. Oh, and he was also the winning pitcher.
05/06/2012 20:03 Orioles win in 17; Davis first AL non-pitcher to earn victory since '68
In the first major-league game since 1925 in which both teams put a position player on the mound, Baltimore designated hitter Chris Davis overcame an awful day at the plate by pitching two scoreless innings and getting the victory as the Orioles outlasted Boston 9-6 on Sunday in 17 innings.
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