MLB Injuries, Trades & Signings

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Boston Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie has surgery, Rocco Baldelli to DL
Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie has had surgery on his left wrist and should be ready to swing a bat in six weeks.

Boston Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie has surgery, Rocco Baldelli to DL - ESPN

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Marcus Thames of Detroit Tigers out for up to a month with strained ribcage muscle
Detroit Tigers outfielder-designated hitter Marcus Thames is expected to be sidelined for more than a month because of a strained ribcage muscle.

Marcus Thames of Detroit Tigers out for up to a month with strained ribcage muscle - ESPN

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New York Yankees' Brian Bruney, Cody Ransom join Chien-Ming Wang on DL
While Alex Rodriguez moves closer to rejoining the Yankees, his backup and two more teammates joined him on the disabled list.

New York Yankees' Brian Bruney, Cody Ransom join Chien-Ming Wang on DL - ESPN

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Strained rib cage muscle sidelines Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton has a strained muscle in his left rib cage, and the Rangers are hoping he can avoid the disabled list and get better with medication and a few more days of rest.

Strained rib cage muscle sidelines Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton - ESPN

Adam Miller of Cleveland Indians starts first stage of finger reconstruction
Indians pitcher Adam Miller underwent the first stage of reconstructive surgery on his right middle finger, a procedure that doesn't guarantee he will pitch again.

Adam Miller of Cleveland Indians starts first stage of finger reconstruction - ESPN


Atlanta Braves' Tom Glavine again encouraged after throwing in outfield
Tom Glavine threw in the outfield for the second straight day, and the Braves left-hander was encouraged.

Atlanta Braves' Tom Glavine again encouraged after throwing in outfield - ESPN

Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez (hand) out, 50-50 for Wednesday
Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez was out of Tuesday night's lineup because of an injured right hand, and his status for later in the week was uncertain.

Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez (hand) out, 50-50 for Wednesday - ESPN

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John Smoltz shut down by Boston Red Sox in return from shoulder surgery
John Smoltz, recovering from shoulder surgery last June, will not throw batting practice Thursday, Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said.

John Smoltz shut down by Boston Red Sox in return from shoulder surgery - ESPN

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Josh Hamilton of Texas Rangers feels better; still not ready
Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton says he is feeling better after medication and treatment on his strained rib cage muscle.

Josh Hamilton of Texas Rangers feels better; still not ready - ESPN

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Chicago Cubs put ace Carlos Zambrano on DL
Cubs aces Carlos Zambrano was put on the disabled list Monday.


Chicago Cubs put ace Carlos Zambrano on DL - ESPN

Astros activate RHP Brian Moehler, put reliever Doug Brocail on DL
Right-hander Brian Moehler was activated off the 15-day disabled list by the Houston Astros to make Monday's start against the Washington Nationals.

Astros activate RHP Brian Moehler, put reliever Doug Brocail on DL - ESPN

Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon ahead of schedule on hip rehab
Alex Gordon was back at Kauffman Stadium on Monday, less than three weeks since undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip. He has progressed quickly through rehab, ditching his crutches sooner than doctors expected.

Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon ahead of schedule on hip rehab - ESPN

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Ryan Braun hopes to rejoin Milwaukee Brewers after MRI shows no damage
Left fielder Ryan Braun hopes to rejoin the Brewers on Tuesday after an MRI exam on his stiff back revealed no structural damage, but the team is uncertain when he can return to the lineup.

Ryan Braun hopes to rejoin Milwaukee Brewers after MRI shows no damage - ESPN

Atlanta Braves' Tom Glavine reports no pain after throwing off mound
Tom Glavine says he felt no pain in his first time throwing off a mound since inflammation was found in his left rotator cuff last month.

Atlanta Braves' Tom Glavine reports no pain after throwing off mound - ESPN

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Rick Ankiel of St. Louis Cardinals released from hospital following outfield collision
Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel, who left Monday night's game on a stretcher after a violent head-first collision with the outfield wall, has been released from an area hospital.

Rick Ankiel of St. Louis Cardinals released from hospital following outfield collision - ESPN

New York Yankees place catcher Jorge Posada (hamstring injury) on disabled list
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada has gone on the disabled list with a hamstring injury.

New York Yankees place catcher Jorge Posada (hamstring injury) on disabled list - ESPN

Ken Griffey out of Seattle Mariners out with colon condition
Ken Griffey Jr. is out of the Mariners' lineup for the third consecutive day.

Ken Griffey out of Seattle Mariners out with colon condition - ESPN

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Report: New York Mets' putting Carlos Delgado on DL
New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel thinks slugging first baseman Carlos Delgado probably is headed to the disabled list.

Report: New York Mets' putting Carlos Delgado on DL - ESPN

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St. Louis Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter slated to start Wednesday
Chris Carpenter passed a final test with a short bullpen session Sunday and the Cardinals' ace is due to come off the 15-day disabled list Wednesday against the Cubs


St. Louis Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter slated to start Wednesday - ESPN



Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton leaves game after collision with wall
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton left Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels prior to the eighth inning after crashing into the padded wall in right-center on a leaping catch in the seventh.


Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton leaves game after collision with wall - ESPN

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Nomar Garciaparra of Oakland Athletics returns to disabled list with calf injury
Nomar Garciaparra is back on the Oakland Athletics' disabled list with the same calf injury that already sidelined him for three weeks.

Nomar Garciaparra of Oakland Athletics returns to disabled list with calf injury - ESPN



Jorge Posada plays in extended spring game for New York Yankees
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada played five innings of defense in an extended spring training intrasquad game Wednesday and is hopeful of rejoining the team during a series that starts Friday night in Cleveland.


Jorge Posada plays in extended spring game for New York Yankees - ESPN

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Cleveland Indians' Grady Sizemore hits DL with elbow problem
The Indians have placed All-Star outfielder Grady Sizemore on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation and called up utilityman Chris Gimenez from Triple-A Columbus.


Cleveland Indians' Grady Sizemore hits DL with elbow problem - ESPN

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Maine stifles Marlins, then adds to Mets' injuries
John Maine shut down Florida again before becoming the latest Mets player sidelined by sickness or injury, and New York held off the Marlins 3-2 on Sunday to cap a highly successful month.


Florida Marlins vs. New York Mets - Recap - May 31, 2009 - ESPN



Cincinnati Reds' Edinson Volquez to return from DL, start Monday
The Cincinnati Reds will activate right-hander Edinson Volquez from the disabled list and start him on Monday in the opener of a four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals.



Cincinnati Reds' Edinson Volquez to return from DL, start Monday - ESPN

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Milwaukee Brewers right-hander David Riske to have elbow surgery
Brewers reliever David Riske is scheduled to have elbow surgery and could miss the rest of the season.

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander David Riske to have elbow surgery - ESPN