MLB Injuries, Trades & Signings

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Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies 'long shot' for opener?
Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee believes Cole Hamels could be a "long shot" to pitch on Opening Day at home against Atlanta.

Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman slowed by strain on right side
Brewers manager Ken Macha says closer Trevor Hoffman has been sidelined by a strain on his right side.

Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo has knee surgery
Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo has undergone arthroscopic surgery in Boston on his right knee.

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Aaron Boone of Houston Astros to undergo open heart surgery for valve replacement
Aaron Boone of the Houston Astros says he will have open heart surgery to replace an aortic valve.

Aaron Boone of Houston Astros to undergo open heart surgery for valve replacement - ESPN

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New York Mets' Brian Schneider out indefinitely with calf strain
New York Mets catcher Brian Schneider is out indefinitely with a strained right calf.

New York Mets' Brian Schneider out indefinitely with calf strain - ESPN

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Team USA's Kevin Youkilis has mild sprain, tendinitis
When it seemed as though the injury news could not get any worse for Team USA, manager Davey Johnson announced that Kevin Youkilis has left the team because of a sore left ankle on Wednesday.

Team USA's Kevin Youkilis has mild sprain, tendinitis - ESPN

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Tigers' Joel Zumaya, Dontrelle Willis to start season on DL
The Detroit Tigers have placed oft-injured reliever Joel Zumaya on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27 with a sore right shoulder.


Tigers' Joel Zumaya, Dontrelle Willis to start season on DL - ESPN

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Duchscherer to have elbow surgery, out at least a month
Justin Duchscherer will have arthroscopic elbow surgery next week, likely causing the Oakland Athletics' two-time All-Star to miss at least the first month of the season.

Duchscherer to have elbow surgery, out at least a month - ESPN

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Philadelphia Phillies officially rule out Cole Hamels for opener
Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee said Monday afternoon that Cole Hamels was officially out of the running for an opening-night start this Sunday against the Braves.


Philadelphia Phillies officially rule out Cole Hamels for opener - ESPN

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Washington Nationals 2B Anderson Hernandez to start season on DL
Washington Nationals second baseman Anderson Hernandez will start the season on the 15-day disabled list.

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Ichiro Suzuki of Seattle Mariners on 15-day disabled list because of bleeding ulcer
The Seattle Mariners have placed star outfielder Ichiro Suzuki on the 15-day disabled list because of a bleeding ulcer.


Ichiro Suzuki of Seattle Mariners on 15-day disabled list because of bleeding ulcer - ESPN

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MLB: Disabled list data counters WBC injury talk
There were 69 players on disabled lists at the start of the season Sunday, down from 106 last year and 97 in 2007.

MLB: Disabled list data counters WBC injury talk - ESPN

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Cleveland Indians' Scott Lewis won't throw for five to 10 days
Cleveland Indians left-hander Scott Lewis will not throw for five to 10 days because of a strained left forearm.

Cleveland Indians' Scott Lewis won't throw for five to 10 days - ESPN

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St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Carpenter leaves with strained left rib cage
Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter was removed with a strained left rib cage in the fourth inning of Tuesday night's game against the Diamondbacks.

St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Carpenter leaves with strained left rib cage - ESPN

Evan Longoria of Tampa Bay Rays expected to miss next two games
Rays third baseman Evan Longoria is off to a hot start. But it appears the Rays will have to do without his bat for the next two games.

Evan Longoria of Tampa Bay Rays expected to miss next two games - ESPN

Atlanta Braves' Tom Glavine: Sore shoulder could end career
Tom Glavine may retire if his sore left shoulder doesn't improve in two weeks.

Atlanta Braves' Tom Glavine: Sore shoulder could end career - ESPN

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Jorge Campillo put on disabled list by Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves reliever Jorge Campillo has been put on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis.

Jorge Campillo put on disabled list by Atlanta Braves - ESPN

New York Yankees put Xavier Nady on DL, recall reliever David Robertson
The New York Yankees have placed right fielder Xavier Nady on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-handed reliever David Robertson from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees put Xavier Nady on DL, recall reliever David Robertson - ESPN

Alex Rodriguez takes BP: Three home runs in 49 swings
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez took another step in his rehab from right hip surgery, hitting three home runs in 49 swings during his first full batting practice session.

Alex Rodriguez takes BP: Three home runs in 49 swings - ESPN

Chris Carpenter of St. Louis Cardinals placed on 15-day DL
The Cardinals have placed pitcher Chris Carpenter on the 15-day disabled list, one day after he had to leave a game with a pulled left rib cage muscle.

Chris Carpenter of St. Louis Cardinals placed on 15-day DL - ESPN

Houston Astros' Brian Moehler lands on 15-day DL with sprained knee
The Houston Astros placed pitcher Brian Moehler on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right knee Wednesday, two days after the right-hander had to leave his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Houston Astros' Brian Moehler lands on 15-day DL with sprained knee - ESPN

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Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon placed on DL with cartilage tear
Royals third baseman Alex Gordon has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a cartilage tear in his right hip.

Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon placed on DL with cartilage tear - ESPN

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Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie says season in jeopardy
Boston Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie has traveled to Arizona to have his injured left wrist examined, and the second-year veteran said there's a chance his season is over.

Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie says season in jeopardy - ESPN