While Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson is adjusting well to his role as a corner outfielder, his offense is still coming along slowly since his activation off the disabled list May 14. Granderson is batting .174 (4 for 23) with no extra-base hits or RBI in six games.

"The swing is getting there," Granderson said, per the New York Post. "No matter what, you’re going to run through tough at-bats. No matter what you do in extended spring training or in the minors, there’s nothing that can replicate what you find here. Physically, I’m ready."

Yankees manager Joe Girardi is confident Granderson is about to hit his stride.

"He’s starting to drive some balls," Girardi said. "I think he’s getting closer and about ready to take off."

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said during a television interview Tuesday starting pitcher prospect Rafael Montero is on the radar as a player who could get promoted to the majors this season, according to the New York Post.

Montero, who was recently promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas from Double-A Binghamton, is 4-4 with a 3.38 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in nine starts. He also has struck out 59 batters and walked just seven in 53 1/3 innings.

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said during a television interview Tuesday the team will proceed with caution with catcher prospect Travis d'Arnaud because he has missed so much time the last two seasons with injuries, according to the New York Post. However, Alderson added if d'Arnaud is healthy, he will be in the majors this season.

d'Arnaud is currently recovering from a fractured right foot and Alderson hopes he's playing in games again by July 1.

Padres second baseman Jedd Gyorko notched three hits in a loss Tuesday against St. Louis.

Gyorko went 3 for 4 with a double and a run scored. The Padres managed just seven hits against St. Louis starter Adam Wainwright and reliever Carlos Martinez, and Gyorko's double was the only extra-base hit. Gyorko is hitting a robust .278/.347/.430.

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said during a television interview Tuesday he hopes pitching prospect Zack Wheeler will be in line for a promotion to the majors after two or three more starts for Triple-A Las Vegas, according to the New York Post. Wheeler is returning to action Wednesday for the first time since May 11 because of mild inflammation of the AC joint in his right shoulder.

Rockies second baseman DJ Lemahieu went 3 for 4 in Tuesday's win over Arizona.

Lemahieu doubled twice and knocked in two runs. He's 6 for 13 to open 2013 for the Rockies and is proving to be a solid backup to primary second baseman Josh Rutledge.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia isn't expecting shortstop Erick Aybar to miss significant time after leaving Tuesday's game against the Mariners with right knee soreness. In fact, Scioscia feels Aybar might be able to suit up Wednesday.

"His knee got a little tight up almost where his quad is," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said, per MLB.com. "He should be available (Wednesday), but we didn't want to take any chances (Tuesday)."

After skipping one start to work on his mechanics and confidence, the results have been positive for Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront. He might be 0-1 in two starts since returning to the rotation, but he has a 3.27 ERA and .205 opponents' batting average in those outings.

Doubront opened the season with a 5.67 ERA and .302 opponents' batting average in his first five starts.

"I think he’s onto something with the adjustments he’s made," Red Sox manager John Farrell said, per The Boston Globe. "I thought (Tuesday against the White Sox) was another positive step for him."

Doubront is also pleased with the turnaround.

"Working every day. I’m seeing the results," Doubront said. "Everything is going in the right direction right now. Just looking forward to my next outing."

Red Sox manager John Farrell admitted Tuesday slumping outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury probably would be moved out of the leadoff spot if Shane Victorino (hamstring) was healthy. As it is, Ellsbury will continue to get the chance to get on track atop the lineup.

"We’re sticking with (Ellsbury) to hopefully give him the opportunity to come out of the situation that he’s in right now," Farrell said, per The Boston Herald. "But I can say this: Whether he’s hitting first or whether he’s hitting somewhere else in the lineup, there are still things that we need to address, that he needs to address, and those are ongoing."

Ellsbury hasn't had a multi-hit game in 15 starts and is batting .143 (9 for 63) in that span, dropping his average from .290 to .242.

"It’s inconsistent timing at the plate right now, whether it’s four ground balls to second base or whether it’s three line drives to third base," Farrell said. "This isn’t a matter of effort. It’s a matter of maybe being a little bit more free of mind and letting that natural ability take over."

Giants outfielder Gregor Blanco notched three hits in Tuesday's win over Washington.

Blanco tripled, stole a base, scord a run and knocked one in. Blanco is hitting .293/.354/.379 in 116 at-bats -- not as much power as most left fielders, but given his defensive prowess, the Giants will gladly take those on-base skills.