MLB Injuries, Trades & Signings

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New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana to have surgery, out for season
Johan Santana will have what is being described as minor surgery on his elbow and will miss the rest of this season.

New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana to have surgery, out for season - ESPN

Ichiro Suzuki out of Seattle Mariners' lineup with calf tightness
Ichiro Suzuki is out of the Mariners' lineup because of a strained left calf.

Ichiro Suzuki out of Seattle Mariners' lineup with calf tightness - ESPN

Chicago White Sox right-hander Jake Peavy pitches five shutout innings in third rehab start
Jake Peavy was hit on his right elbow Monday near the end of a minor league rehab start, but was able to stay in the game.

Chicago White Sox right-hander Jake Peavy pitches five shutout innings in third rehab start - ESPN Chicago

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Sources confirm Minnesota Twins claim Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Rich Harden
Sources have confirmed that the Minnesota Twins have claimed Rich Harden and the San Francisco Giants have claimed Aaron Heilman off the Chicago Cubs' waiver wire.

Sources confirm Minnesota Twins claim Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Rich Harden - ESPN Chicago

Minnesota Twins acquire RHP Rauch from Arizona Diamondbacks
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-hander Jon Rauch from the Arizona Diamondbacks to fill another hole in their bullpen.

Minnesota Twins acquire RHP Rauch from Arizona Diamondbacks - ESPN


Toronto Blue Jays' Marco Scutaro leaves game after being beaned in head by Josh Beckett pitch
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Marco Scutaro left Friday night's game in Boston after being hit in the head with a pitch by Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett in the fourth inning.

Toronto Blue Jays' Marco Scutaro leaves game after being beaned in head by Josh Beckett pitch - ESPN

Trevor Hoffman unlikely to leave Milwaukee Brewers via waivers
Dozens of players have been pulled back from waivers after being claimed this month. In all likelihood, all-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman will be another on that list.

Trevor Hoffman unlikely to leave Milwaukee Brewers via waivers - ESPN

Surgery an option for New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes
New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes may need surgery to repair his torn right hamstring tendon.

Surgery an option for New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes - ESPN

Houston Astros' Aaron Boone comes back from heart surgery
Five months after open-heart surgery, Aaron Boone will be activated by the Astros.

Houston Astros' Aaron Boone comes back from heart surgery - ESPN

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Brad Penny headed to San Francisco Giants' rotation
Right-hander Brad Penny cleared waivers today and signed with the San Francisco Giants, sources said Monday.

Brad Penny headed to San Francisco Giants' rotation - ESPN

Rich Harden and Aaron Heilman will stay with the Chicago Cubs
Rich Harden and Aaron Heilman will stay with the Cubs.

Rich Harden and Aaron Heilman will stay with the Chicago Cubs - ESPN Chicago

New York Mets' Carlos Beltran (knee) to start rehab assignment Wednesday with Class-A Brooklyn
Carlos Beltran is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment.

New York Mets' Carlos Beltran (knee) to start rehab assignment Wednesday with Class-A Brooklyn - ESPN

Los Angeles Dodgers get slugger Jim Thome, pitcher Jon Garland
The Dodgers have acquired Jim Thome and Jon Garland for the stretch run.

Los Angeles Dodgers get slugger Jim Thome, pitcher Jon Garland - ESPN

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Thome is a guy I would have loved to seen in a Sox uniform for the stretch drive.

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Houston Astros left-hander Mike Hampton to miss next season after shoulder surgery
The Astros say starting pitcher Mike Hampton will miss next season after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.

Houston Astros left-hander Mike Hampton to miss next season after shoulder surgery - ESPN

This guy is done!