Hanley Ramirez's future has been a hot topic as of late because of his struggles at the plate, Florida's trouble winning games and his reported chronic tardiness.
Bryan Stow had been in critical condition since the March 31 attack after the season opener between the rival Giants and Dodgers, but his condition has been upgraded to serious.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona has approached Adrian Gonzalez about playing the outfield a couple of times during the team's upcoming trip to three NL parks.