First Baseman

1B | Adrian Gonzalez | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox 1B Adrian Gonzalez's 18-game hitting streak ended Sunday, July 8.

1B | Mitch Moreland | Texas Rangers | Injury
Texas Rangers 1B Mitch Moreland (hamstring) did some light running and agility drills before the team's game Sunday, July 8.

1B | Ryan Howard | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard (Achilles') said Saturday, July 7, that he felt fine after returning from an Achilles' injury, but he was out of the lineup against the Atlanta Braves. He expects to return Sunday, July 8.

1B | Chris Davis | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles OF Chris Davis (trapezius) said he feeling better and expects to be in the starting lineup Saturday, July 7. He said the injury still hurts but he is able to turn his head and is regaining his range of motion.

1B | Brett Wallace | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros 1B Brett Wallace is batting .290 with 13 home runs and 46 RBIs with Class AAA. He also sports an on-base percentage of .354 and a slugging percentage of .504.

Second Baseman

2B | Kolten Wong | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
The St. Louis Cardinals don't plan to rush 2B Kolten Wong and OF Oscar Taveras from Double-A to Triple-A, despite both having good seasons. "I don't know if there's anything specific they need to do to get to Triple A,'' farm director John Vuch said. "There's not a great deal of urgency for us to move them there right now. ... Just to get to Double-A this year (they) are one step ahead. Once you've made an aggressive move like that you don't want to be aggressive on top of aggressive."

2B | Robinson Cano | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees 2B Robinson Cano extended his hitting streak to 15 games Sunday, July 8.

2B | Neil Walker | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Neil Walker extended his hitting streak to 12 games Sunday, July 8.

2B | Marco Scutaro | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
The Detroit Tigers have expressed an interest in Colorado Rockies 2B Marco Scutaro, but they don't seem enthusiastic about spending one of their prospects to acquire him.

2B | Dustin Pedroia | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia (thumb) is expected to miss at least three weeks because of his thumb injury. Pedroia said the injury definitely will not end his season.

2B | Brian Roberts | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Friday, July 6, that 2B Brian Roberts (hip) has a tear in his right hip. Roberts is seeking a second opinion.

2B | Chase Utley | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley, who has been receiving a day off every three games, could play the entire weekend series against the Atlanta Braves with the All-Star break next week.

2B | Danny Espinosa | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said 2B Danny Espinosa could become the full-time leadoff hitter if he continues to hit lefties well when OF Jayson Werth (wrist) returns from the disabled list.

Shortstop

SS | Jurickson Profar | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers prospect SS Jurickson Profar went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in the All-Star Futures Game Sunday, July 8. Profar is a player the Milwaukee Brewers consider a must-have if they are to deal SP Zack Greinke to the Rangers at the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.

SS | Francisco Lindor | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians 1B Jesus Aguilar and SS Francisco Lindor were impressive in the All-Star Futures Game in Kansas City Sunday, July 8. Aguilar went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored. Lindor had a hit in his only at-bat.

SS | Stephen Drew | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury, Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks SS Stephen Drew (ankle) did not make a good impression on scouts during his recent minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno. Scouts were stunned when Drew insisted on coming out of a tie game after the ninth inning, even though his team was shorthanded and he wasn't scheduled to play the next day.

SS | Andrelton Simmons | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves SS Andrelton Simmons (hand) suffered a fracture of his fifth metacarpal bone in his right hand. He is scheduled to meet with a hand specialist Monday, July 9.

SS | Ian Desmond | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy
Washington Nationals SS Ian Desmond (oblique) will miss the All-Star Game Tuesday, July 9, in Kansas City, as he will rest his sore left oblique during the break instead. The team announced the decision Saturday, July 7.

SS | Billy Hamilton | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
The Cincinnati Reds will keep prospect SS Billy Hamilton at shortstop, rather than considering a position switch, as he develops in the minor leagues. Hamilton entered play Friday, July 6, hitting .326 with 30 RBIs and 103 stolen bases through 81 games for Class A Bakersfield.

Third Baseman

3B | Nolan Arenado | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Hall of Fame INF George Brett pulled aside Colorado Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado during batting practice before the Futures Game and offered some advice. "I watched him swing a couple of times," Brett said, "and he was swinging so hard. It's a common thing. They want to show people how far they can hit the ball. If you're not going to swing that way during the game, don't swing that way during batting practice."

3B | Scott Rolen | Cincinnati Reds | Injury, Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds 3B Scott Rolen (back) returned to the lineup Sunday, July 8.

3B | Hanley Ramirez | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Miami Marlins 3B Hanley Ramirez (finger) injured himself after he punched a cooling fan in the dugout Sunday, July 8. The wound needed stitches. He said he would be ready to start the second half.

3B | Nick Castellanos | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Detroit Tigers prospect 3B Nick Castellanos was named the MVP of the All-Star Futures Game Sunday, July 8. He finished 3-for-4 with a home run, walk and three RBIs in the young talent showcase in Kansas City.

3B | Mike Olt | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers prospect 3B Mike Olt went 1-for-5 with a double, run scored and RBI in the All-Star Futures Game Sunday, July 8.

3B | Will Middlebrooks | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox 3B Will Middlebrooks (hamstring) will take the All-Star break to fully recover, then he is hopeful of returning to the starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays sometime next weekend.

3B | Evan Longoria | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy
With Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria (hamstring) sidelined, third base has been sort of a black hole for the team. The team has used seven third basemen in Longoria's absence, and those players had combined to hit .231 with three homers and 26 RBIs in 60 games while making 15 errors. Manager Joe Maddon seemed to rule out executive vice president Andrew Friedman making a deal for a 3B. "Looking at all of our options, which Andrew does, you've got a trade deadline coming up (July 31, for non-waiver deals). We normally don't do anything at that time," Maddon said. "We'll just have to see how this plays out for the rest of the month. Maybe somebody will surface from within and they can take that job and run with it."

3B | Brett Lawrie | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Toronto Blue Jays 3B Brett Lawrie (back) was not in the starting lineup against the Chicago White Sox Sunday, July 8, because of tightness in his lower back. Manager John Farrell said his condition had improved but he didn't want to risk injury with the All-Star break imminent.

3B | David Freese | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals 3B David Freese (leg) was scratched from the lineup against the Miami Marlins Sunday, July 8, because of a bruised left leg. The injury occurred when he was hit by a pitched ball Saturday, July 7.

3B | Michael Young | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington made a rare change to his starting lineup Saturday, July 7, as he attempted to shake things up with the team on a five-game losing streak. OF Nelson Cruz was inserted into the fifth spot, with 3B Michael Young filling the sixth spot.

3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Curtis Granderson was not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox Saturday, July 7, but is expected to play in the second game. Manager Joe Girardi said 3B Alex Rodriguez would not be in the lineup for Game 2.

Catcher

C | Russell Martin | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees C Russell Martin wasn't in the starting lineup Sunday, July 8, against the Boston Red Sox. Manager Joe Girardi wanted Martin to begin his All-Star break early.

C | Chris Iannetta | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Chris Iannetta (forearm, wrist) will begin throwing to bases next week in New York and could start a rehab assignment later this month.

C | Buster Posey | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants C Buster Posey is starting at first base against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday, July 8.

C | Miguel Montero | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy,
Arizona Diamondbacks SP Miguel Montero said Friday, July 9, that he plans on sitting with SP Trevor Bauer to talk things over so they can be on the same page in future starts. Bauer repeatedly shook Montero off in his last start Tuesday, July 3. "He hasn't come to me, so I guess I have to go to him," Montero said. "I understand he pitches his way, but at the same time we need to have a plan. If the guy's a good fastball hitter, yeah, you can throw the fastball, but where? It's just things we need to talk (about). We need to have a little game plan."

C | Jesus Montero | Seattle Mariners | Injury, Fantasy
Seattle Mariners C Jesus Montero (concussion) is not in the lineup Friday, July 6, against the Oakland Athletics due to a mild concussion. He left the game Wednesday, July 4, after taking a foul tip off of his facemask. Manager Eric Wedge said Montero is considered day to day, and he won't go on the seven-day concussion list with the All-Star break coming up.

C | Kurt Suzuki | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane said he's had discussions with the Tampa Bay Rays regarding C Kurt Suzuki.

Outfielder

OF | Nick Markakis | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy
The Baltimore Orioles are expected to activate OF Nick Markakis (hand) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, July 13.

OF | Lorenzo Cain | Kansas City Royals | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
Kansas City Royals OF Lorenzo Cain (hip) was activated from the 60-day disabled list. 2B Chris Getz (leg) was activated from the 15-day disabled list. INF Irving Falu and RP Nathan Adcock were optioned to Triple-A Omaha.

OF | Matt Holliday | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday extended his hitting streak to 11 games Sunday, July 8.

OF | Giancarlo Stanton | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Miami Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton (knee) had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Sunday, July 8, and is expected back in four to six weeks.

OF | Brett Gardner | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Brett Gardner (elbow) took 25 tee-and-tosses Sunday, July 8. He has some undisclosed hurdles to clear before he is cleared to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment Gardner, so he is not expected back immediately after the All-Star break.

OF | Jacoby Ellsbury | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury (shoulder) went 1-for-4 with a run scored in a minor-league rehab game for Triple-A Pawtucket Sunday, July 8. "I haven't talked to him after the game today," manager Bobby Valentine said. "When he's ready he'll be ready; it's probably getting pretty close."

OF | Jason Bay | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, New York Mets manager Terry Collins said OF Jason Bay (concussion) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie Wednesday, July 11. He will also see playing time with Triple-A Buffalo before returning to the team.

OF | Shane Victorino | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers could show interest in Philadelphia Phillies OF Shane Victorino if he becomes available before the trade deadline.

OF | Alfonso Soriano | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum said he wants to get OF Alfonso Soriano more rest during the second half of the season. "His presence in the lineup - we know he's streaky - but his presence brings a lot," Sveum said Sunday. "He's played pretty dang good defense out there. I've got to find a few more spots to give him days off." Entering play Sunday, July 8, Soriano had played in 79 out of 85 games.

OF | Emilio Bonifacio | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said OF Emilio Bonifacio (thumb) will hit lower in the batting order when he returns from the disabled list "so we can get more speed at the bottom." Bonifacio led the majors with 20 stolen bases when he was placed on the DL May 19, and currently ranks fourth among National League players. Through three games with Class A Jupiter, he is 1-for-7 with two walks and a pair of steals.

OF | Grady Sizemore | Cleveland Indians | Injury, Fantasy
Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back) has resumed running and appears to be close to beginning a minor league rehab assignment.

OF | Brandon Belt | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants 1B Brandon Belt struck out three times in a loss Saturday, July 7, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he is 4-for-35 (.114) since June 23.

OF | Bryce Harper | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper was named to the National League All-Star team roster, replacing the injured Miami Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton (knee). Harper is the youngest position player in All-Star Game history.

OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (back) was able to swing in the batting cages Saturday, July 7, and he told manager Ron Washington he was fine to serve as the designated hitter against the Minnesota Twins. Hamilton left the game Friday, July 6, due to back spasms.

OF | Curtis Granderson | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Curtis Granderson was not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox Saturday, July 7, but is expected to play in the second game. Manager Joe Girardi said 3B Alex Rodriguez would not be in the lineup for Game 2.

OF | Carl Crawford | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OF Carl Crawford (elbow, groin) stopped his rehab assignment because of a slight groin strain and will be shut down for at least five days.

OF | Justin Upton | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
The New York Yankees are facing the loss of OF Nick Swisher in free agency, so they might be players for the services of Arizona Diamondbacks OF Justin Upton if he should come available. Major league sources said Friday, July 9, that Upton might be dealt if the Diamondbacks fall out of contention by the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.

OF | Matt Kemp | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp (hamstring) will play in minor-league rehab games Saturday, July 7, and Sunday, July 8, with Triple-A Albuquerque.

OF | Andre Ethier | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers OF Andre Ethier (oblique) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment Wednesday, July 11, with Class A Rancho Cucamonga. He'll also play a game Thursday, July 12, before he is re-evaluated.

OF | Carlos Quentin | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
The San Diego Padres could elect to trade OF Carlos Quentin in exchange for prospects this summer and then try to re-sign him in free agency at the end of the season. San Diego could sign Quentin to a multi-year contract now, but it would be tough considering the team is waiting on new ownership. The Friars could also decide to trade OFs Chris Denorfia, Mark Kotsay or Will Venable.

OF | Denard Span | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins OF Denard Span is taking the day off Friday, July 6.

Starting Pitcher

SP | Chris Capuano | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy,
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he believes SP Chris Capuano is now the team's No. 2 starter because of the inconsistency SP Chad Billingsley has shown this season.

SP | Trevor Bauer | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks SP Trevor Bauer tossed six shutout innings and only allowed two hits and a walk while fanning six in his win over the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, July 8. Bauer said groin cramps plagued him in his first two subpar outings. "I felt completely healthy and could rotate my hip," Bauer said. "That allows me to just focus on executing my pitches instead of trying to find my release point like I have been my first couple of outings."

SP | CC Sabathia | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy,
Updating a previous report, New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia (groin) will throw another bullpen session Tuesday, July 10, and then a simulated game Friday, June 13. Barring any setbacks, Sabathia expects to come off the 15-day disabled list to pitch Tuesday, July 17, against the Toronto Blue Jays.

SP | Matt Garza | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy,
The Detroit Tigers have some interest in Chicago Cubs SP Matt Garza heading into the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. The Cubs, in turn, have sent a special-assignment scout to watch the Tigers' Double-A affiliate in Erie, Pa.

SP | Clay Buchholz | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (throat) is expected to come off the 15-day disabled list to start Saturday, July 14, and he will have a pitch limit of approximately 85.

SP | Danny Hultzen | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy,
The Seattle Mariners said during the spring that SP Danny Hultzen could make his major league debut sometime in the second half of this season, but he has struggled in Triple-A Tacoma and he might remain in the minors for the entire season. Hultzen has walked 12 batters over 12 innings in his first three outings for the Rainiers since being promoted from Double-A.

SP | Zack Greinke | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy,
Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Sunday, July 8, that the team would like to find a way to keep SP Zack Greinke rather than dealing him at the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.

SP | Brandon McCarthy | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy,
The Oakland Athletics might be willing to trade SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) once he returns from the 15-day disabled list, and some within the organization are hopeful he pitches well before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline to increase his appeal.

SP | Tommy Hanson | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy,
Atlanta Braves SPs Tommy Hanson and Tim Hudson are expected to work the first two games following the All-Star break.

SP | Ben Sheets | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy,
Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez might use SPs Randall Delgado or Mike Minor Sunday, July 15, against the New York Mets if SP Ben Sheets is not ready to make his team debut.

SP | Jake Peavy | Chicago White Sox | Injury
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP C.J. Wilson (finger) will not pitch in the All-Star Game because of a blister on his middle finger. Chicago White Sox SP Jake Peavy will take Wilson's place on the American League roster.

SP | Johan Santana | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy,
New York Mets manager Terry Collins said SP Johan Santana (ankle) will not pitch the first game after the All-Star break because the team wants Santana's ankle to get an extra day or two of rest. Santana is expected to start Sunday, July 15, or Monday, July 16.

SP | Ryan Dempster | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy,
Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster pitched five scoreless innings while allowing four hits against the New York Mets Sunday, July 8, to pick up his fourth win of the season. He struck out four batters and did not walk any in the game. Dempster has pitched 27 consecutive scoreless innings.

SP | Ricky Romero | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy,
Toronto Blue Jays SP Ricky Romero will start the team's first game following the All-Star break Friday, July 13. He will be followed in the rotation by SPs Aaron Laffey, Carlos Villanueva, Henderson Alvarez and Brett Cecil.

SP | Wade Miley | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy,
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said SPs Ian Kennedy, Joe Saunders and Trevor Cahill will start the team's first three games after the All-Star break, in order to give SP Wade Miley some rest.

SP | Brett Anderson | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics SP Brett Anderson (elbow) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Sunday, July 8. He will throw to hitters in Arizona Wednesday, July 11, and Sunday, July 15. If all goes well, Anderson could begin a minor league rehab assignment shortly thereafter.

SP | Felix Hernandez | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy,
Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge has not established the team's starting rotation coming out of the All-Star break but said SP Kevin Millwood will likely pitch against the Texas Rangers Friday, July 13. The date of SP Felix Hernandez's next start could depend on how he is used in the All-Star Game.

SP | David Price | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy,
Tampa Bay Rays SPs Jeremy Hellickson, David Price and James Shields will start the team's first three games after the All-Star break against the Boston Red Sox. SPs Alex Cobb and Matt Moore will open the series against the Cleveland Indians.

SP | Roy Halladay | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Halladay (lat) will throw a bullpen session in Clearwater, Fla. Tuesday, July 10. If all goes well, he will make a rehab start with Class A Clearwater Thursday, July 12.

SP | Roy Oswalt | Texas Rangers | Fantasy,
Texas Rangers SP Roy Oswalt said Saturday, July 7, that he found a mechanical flaw in his delivery that left his pitches drifting back over the middle of the plate in his past two starts. He has allowed 13 hits in each of his past two outings, becoming the first pitcher to do that since SP Livan Hernandez, when he was with the Minnesota Twins, in 2008.

SP | Derek Holland | Texas Rangers | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy,
The Texas Rangers optioned SP Justin Grimm to Double-A Frisco Saturday, July 7, to make room for SP Derek Holland (shoulder).

SP | Colby Lewis | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy,
Texas Rangers SP Colby Lewis (forearm) threw 37 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday, July 7, and he will throw another bullpen session at his home in Bakersfield, Calif., during the All-Star break Tuesday, July 10.

SP | Justin Masterson | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy,
Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta announced Saturday, July 7, his rotation for after the All-Star break. SP Justin Masterson will take the ball first Friday, July 13, against the Toronto Blue Jays, followed by SP Ubaldo Jimenez Saturday, July 14, and SP Derek Lowe Sunday, July 15. SP Zach McAllister will open the series against the Tampa Bay Rays Monday, July 16, and SP Josh Tomlin will make his first post-break start Tuesday, July 17.

SP | Matt Cain | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy,
San Francisco Giants SPs Madison Bumgarner, Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain will start the team's first three games following the All-Star break.

SP | Chris Sale | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy,
Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura said that SP Chris Sale will only throw one inning in the All-Star Game Tuesday, July 10.

SP | Andrew Cashner | San Diego Padres | Injury, Fantasy,
Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres SP Andrew Cashner (lat) had an MRI Friday, July 6, which confirmed a strained latissimus muscle. He is expected to miss about four weeks. The plans are for the team to bring him back as a starter.

Relief Pitcher

RP | Heath Bell | Miami Marlins | Fantasy
Miami Marlins CL Heath Bell allowed three runs in his sixth blown save of the season Sunday, July 8, and manager Ozzie Guillen has put him on notice. "I've stood behind him but he's got to be better than that," Guillen said. "He is better than that. If he's not better, I'll find a solution. I have to make a decision and it will be drastic."

RP | Jonathan Broxton | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy,
The Kansas City Royals are open to dealing RP Jonathan Broxton, but the team's management said they won't give Broxton away. The team badly wants to win games in the second half, and Broxton could go a long way toward helping that.

RP | Fernando Rodney | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy,
Tampa Bay Rays RP Fernando Rodney pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians Sunday, July 8, to pick up his 25th save of the season.

RP | Juan Oviedo | Miami Marlins | Fantasy,
Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen indicated RP Juan Oviedo could receive some save opportunities once he returns to the team. "He's going to help the bullpen. A day like today, he'll take [RP Heath Bell's] spot. [Other times] we'll see how Bell's throwing and we'll flip-flop each for whatever reason. It's going to be a big lift. Hopefully, he'll throw the ball like he has in the past," Guillen said.

RP | Addison Reed | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy,
Chicago White Sox RP Matt Thornton filled in for RP Addison Reed Saturday, July 7, in a save situation against the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager Robin Ventura said he wanted to stay away from Reed Saturday because he had worked in the previous three games. Thornton allowed a hit with two strikeouts to earn a four-out save, his second of the season.

RP | Matt Capps | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy,
Minnesota Twins RP Matt Capps (shoulder) will make minor-league rehab appearances for Class A Fort Myers Monday, July 9, and Wednesday, July 11. Barring any setbacks, Capps might be activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday, July 13.

RP | Neftali Feliz | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy,
Updating a previous report, Texas Rangers SP Neftali Feliz (elbow) threw 47 pitches in the bullpen Saturday, July 7. He will throw another session at the Dominican Baseball Academy during the All-Star break Monday, July 9.

RP | Frank Francisco | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy,
New York Mets RP Frank Francisco (oblique) recently threw off of a mound and is scheduled to throw another mound session in the next few days. Francisco could make a rehab appearance Wednesday, July 11.

RP | Sergio Santos | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy,
Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) has increased his throwing intensity and might get back on the mound this weekend or early next week.