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Pirates Recall Moskos From Triple-A; Place Meek On DL
The Pirates have recalled left-handed pitcher Daniel Moskos from Triple-A Indianapolis and have placed right-handed pitcher Evan Meek on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to 4/27) due to right shoulder tendinitis.
Moskos, Pittsburgh’s #1 pick in the 2007 First-Year Player Draft, went 0-0 with one save and a 1.69 ERA (10.2ip/9h/3r/2er/1bb/7so) in eight games with Indy this season.
Coghlan To Deal With Shoulder Injury All Season
Marlins center fielder Chris Coghlan is dealing with a strained right shoulder.
He missed his first game of the season on Friday night and said he had an MRI performed Thursday before the Marlins left for a seven-game road trip and there was "no structural damage."
Coghlan will have to deal with the pain the rest of the season as the injury will not fully heal until he's able to rest it significantly.
He didn't want to speculate over having surgery, but it's likely he will need it after the season.
Ryan Zimmerman Out Six Weeks
Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman needs surgery for a torn abdominal muscle and is expected to miss six weeks.
The team says Zimmerman will have surgery Tuesday.
He originally went on the 15-day disabled list April 12 with what the Nationals said at the time was a strained abdominal muscle.
Zimmerman is hitting .357 with a triple, homer and four RBIs in eight games this season.
Sandoval Out 4-6 Weeks
Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval has a broken bone in his right wrist and is expected to miss four to six weeks.
Sandoval probably will have surgery Tuesday.
He is hitting .313 with five homers and 14 RBIs this season. Manager Bruce Bochy calls Sandoval's injury "a tough blow for us."
Greinke Could Make Brewers Debut May 4
Brewers right-hander Zack Greinke threw 75 pitches in his rehab assignment for Triple-A Nashville on Friday and is on schedule to make his Brewers debut.
His first start for Milwaukee will likely come on May 4 against Atlanta.
"I know he's looking forward to this being his last one there," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said prior to Friday's game. "To get up and down is what's important. I hope he doesn't run through his pitch count to where he's not getting up and down a lot.
"But he feels good. He was a little disappointed in his offspeed stuff the last time, so hopefully he'll get that on track."
Dice-K Leaves With Injury, Red Sox Lose To M's
The Red Sox had two pitchers to be concerned about after Friday night’s loss to the Mariners, according to a Yahoo! Sports report.
Daisuke Matsuzaka left in the fifth inning with elbow tightness after his velocity fell off from the start of the game. The injury doesn’t appear serious, but he will be checked out more on Saturday.
“I think we think he’s going to be OK for his next start,” manager Terry Francona said.
Bobby Jenks entered in the seventh to protect a lead and couldn’t do it. The struggling reliever gave up two runs and three hits, leaving Boston with its third loss in four games.
Orioles Have No Timetable For Hardy's Return
Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy is still recovering from a strained left oblique.
Baltimore manager Buck Showalter said Hardy took "15 dry swings; 25 off the tee with no problems, which is something he hasn't done; threw it 120 feet; and ran sprints."
Hardy was expected to hit soft toss and take grounders Friday in Sarasota.
No timetable is set for his return.
Hughes To See Expert On Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes will be examined in St. Louis on Monday by Dr. Robert William Thompson, one of the country's leading experts on thoracic outlet syndrome.
The team believes Hughes is suffering from the condition, which has led to his ineffectiveness this spring and a drop in velocity.
The 24-year-old showed a "slight positive" on a circulatory test this week, according to general manager Brian Cashman, suggesting that TOS might be the root of Hughes' dead-arm problems.
"You're trying to come up with some clinical diagnosis based on a lot of information - some of it testing, some of it conversations with the patient about what he's feeling," Cashman said Thursday. "You try to put it all together and try to make sense of it."
Rangers' O'Day Has Successful Hip Surgery
Rangers reliever Darren O’Day has had surgery to repair a partial tear of the labrum in his left hip, according to an Associated Press report.
The Rangers say there were no other issues found during the surgery Thursday, which was performed by Dr. Tom Byrd in Nashville, Tenn. O’Day is expected to be on crutches for about a week, though he will begin rehabilitation immediately.
Phillies Place Blanton On IR; Recall Worley From Triple-A
The Phillies have put right-hander Joe Blanton on the 15-day disabled list with an elbow injury, according to an ESPN.com report.
Vance Worley will be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to start against the Mets on Friday night.
Neftali Feliz Feels Good After Throwing Session
Rangers closer Neftali Feliz felt good after a 30-pitch throwing session on Wednesday.
Indians Place Carrasco On DL
Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco is headed to the 15-day DL with a sore right elbow.
Casey Blake May Go On DL
Casey Blake made a middle-of-the-night trip to a South Florida hospital because of an infection in his elbow.
Concussed Almonte Slept Under Supervision
Erick Almonte was hit in the forehead by a ball thrown by third baseman Craig Counsell during batting practice Tuesday.
Hamilton Runs, Catches Fly Balls
Josh Hamilton still has yet to swing a bat.
Phillies' Contreras To Miss 3-4 Weeks
Jose Contreras will be shut down for 7-10 days.
Twins: Mauer Needs More Time To Heal
Joe Mauer will be eligible to come off the disabled list on Thursday.
Phillies' Brown Eager To Begin Rehab Assignment
Domonic Brown broke his hand during spring training.
Pujols Tweaks Hamstring In Victory
Albert Pujols felt tightness in his right hamstring.
Soriano Doesn't Pitch Because Of Sore Back
New York went to Dave Robertson in the eighth on Sunday.
Phillies Place Contreras On DL
Ryan Madson will be closing games for the Phillies.
Gutierrez Diagnosed With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There is no timetable for Franklin Gutierrez's return to the field.
Toronto Places Aaron Hill On DL
Aaron Hill is eligible to come off the disabled list on May 4th.
Nix Placed On DL By Blue Jays
Jayson Nix is dealing with a bruised left shin.
Rangers Place Closer Feliz On DL
Neftali Feliz felt tightness behind his shoulder last week and pitching at Yankee Stadium made it worse.
Pineiro To Make Rehab Start Monday
Joel Pineiro will make a 60- to 70-pitch rehabilitation start on Monday.
Hart Could Return To Brewers Tuesday
Corey Hart will play a full nine full innings on Monday before a final decision is made on his return.
Hughes Hoping For Rehab Start Next Week
Phil Hughes is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday.
Webb, Hamilton On Mend For Rangers
Josh Hamilton is still unable to swing the bat because it puts extreme stress on his shoulder.
Dodgers Activate Padilla
Vicente Padilla is active for the first time this season.