The Cardinals will not have left fielder Matt Holliday on Friday night in Game 7 of the World Series. Holliday has a sprained right wrist. Originally, the Cardinals said he bruised his right pinkie sliding back into third base when he was picked off by Rangers catcher Mike Napoli in the sixth inning of Game 6 Thursday. Holliday has been replaced on the roster by rookie outfielder Adron Chambers.

Dodgers reliever Hong-Chih Kuo will undergo surgery on his left elbow for the fifth time in his career on Friday, this time an arthroscopic procedure to remove a loose body. The procedure normally is considered a minor one, and Kuo is expected to be at full strength by the start of spring training. "(But) it's never a minor procedure if it is attached to the elbow of Kuo,'' Dodgers medical-services director Stan Conte said. "We don't expect it to be a big deal, but you kind of hold your breath when it's a surgery involving Kuo.''

Red Sox pitcher John Lackey will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, new general manager Ben Cherington announced at his introductory news conference Tuesday. "He knows he's a much better pitcher than he showed in 2011," Cherington said. "We look forward to having him as part of the staff, hopefully in 2013." Lackey will miss the 2012 season as he recovers following the surgery. He had the worst season of his career, going 12-12 with a 6.41 ERA in the second year of a five-year, $82.5 million deal.

Jamie Moyer still plans to attempt a comeback to the Major Leagues next season, despite the fact that he is coming off major elbow surgery and will be 49 years old. "There will be naysayers, but they've been there my whole career," Moyer said. "I don't let them affect me in a negative way. If anything, I turn it into a positive." The free-agent lefthander is nearly 11 months removed from Tommy John surgery. He has worked his way up to 60 pitches during bullpen sessions and is about to start contacting clubs that might want to watch him throw. "If this were the middle of July, I'd be at the stage where one more good bullpen session and I'd be ready to go out on a [minor-league] rehab assignment," said Moyer, who turns 49 next month. "I've gone through this rehab knowing that my arm and body will stop me if they have to. So far they haven't."

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton could be dealing with a sports hernia rather than a strained groin muscle. Texas general manager Jon Daniels said Hamilton has not undergone any definitive tests to determine the extent of his injury. Daniels said as long as Hamilton is feeling good enough to play, he will be in the lineup.

Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton was told to stay home on Friday and rest in preparation for Game 3 of the World Series on Saturday. Texas manager Ron Washington told his star outfielder to get as much rest as possible for the groin strain that's robbed him of his power. Hamilton was allowed to skip an optional workout day a week ago, prior to Game 6 of the ALCS against the Tigers. He has yet to hit a home run in 48 at-bats during this postseason.

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton continues to play through a left groin strain that has bothered him for a few months but noticeably was causing him pain Wednesday night during Game 1 of the World Series. Hamilton was seen wincing during at-bats and in the field. During one at-bat, he was seen reaching for the area after an off-balance swing.

Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was shaken up on a play in the fifth inning on Sunday night. St. Louis advanced to the World Series after beating Milwaukee 12-6 in Game 6 of the NLCS. Pujols fielded a grounder and made a lunging tag of Milwaukee's Ryan Braun, who tried to beat Pujols to the bag by diving into it headfirst. After making the tag, Pujols rolled on the ground in pain. He did not immediately get back up, though he remained in the game. "I know Albert is no drama king, so when he goes down, you know something is hurting, and you fear the worst," manager Tony La Russa said. Pujols had been spiked on his right forearm by Braun. Cardinals reliever Marc Rzepczynski, who was hustling to cover first, stepped on Pujols' right knee while trying to avoid a collision. "It didn't feel too good," Pujols said. "But as long as I can walk, I'm going to stay in the game."

Blue Jays catching prospect Travis d'Arnaud tore ligaments in his thumb catching for Team USA recently. J.P. Arencibia has been holding down the fort, but d'Arnaud is believed to be their catcher of the future. Toronto acquired him from Philadelphia in the Roy Halladay trade. If he misses some time this spring -- including spring training itself, as well as part of the regular season -- his ETA in the big leagues is certain to be pushed back.

Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton will be out about six months after having hip surgery. Morton had the surgery Monday to repair a torn labrum, and is not expected to be ready for the start of spring training.