First Baseman

1B | Adam Lind | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays SS Yunel Escobar (back) and 1B Adam Lind are out of the lineup Thursday, July 26.

1B | Todd Helton | Colorado Rockies | Injury
Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton (hip) is expected to return Friday, Aug. 3.

1B | Jesus Guzman | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres OF Jesus Guzman hit two homers and drove in three runs Wednesday, July 25.

1B | Joey Votto | Cincinnati Reds | Injury, Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto (knee) has no timetable for his return, but he has been making good progress. "There's no timetable on the injury report," Baker said. "It just says he's progressing. But, knowing Joey, he's working big-time around the clock. With his body type and the way he takes care of himself, he'll be a faster healer than most. He was already in tip-top shape."

1B | Albert Pujols | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are hoping 1B Albert Pujols (elbow) can return to the lineup Friday, July 27.

1B | Aubrey Huff | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Fantasy
San Francisco Giants 1B Aubrey Huff (knee) is close to returning to the team from the disabled list. The team could place 3B Pablo Sandoval (hamstring) on the disabled list to create room on the roster.

1B | Chad Tracy | Washington Nationals | Injury
Washington Nationals 1B Chad Tracy (groin) is expected to rejoin the team at some point during the first week of August.

Second Baseman

2B | Chris Nelson | Colorado Rockies | Injury
Colorado Rockies INF Chris Nelson (heart) has been cleared to work out.

2B | Marco Scutaro | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies 2B Marco Scutaro is the most likely member of the Rockies to be traded. The Washington Nationals and Tampa Bay Rays have scouted him recently.

2B | Ryan Roberts | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays 3B Ryan Roberts went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, walk and three runs scored in his team debut Wednesday, July 25, against the Baltimore Orioles.

2B | Robert Andino | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles 2B Robert Andino (shoulder) is progressing better than expected, and the team's head trainer reported to manager Buck Showalter than Andino is ahead of schedule. The plan is for Andino to head to extended spring training in Florida when the team leaves on its road trip Sunday, July 29.

2B | Ryan Raburn | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Draft, Fantasy
The Detroit Tigers spent time working with OF Quintin Berry on his bunting techniques Wednesday, July 25. Berry has more bunt hits (six) than the rest of the team combined (four). Berry has attempted 31 bunts for hits and tried 11 sacrifice bunts with only three successes. Berry could lose playing time when OF Andy Dirks (Achilles') returns from the disabled list, though. OFs Ryan Raburn and Don Kelly are most in danger of being demoted or cut.

2B | Jonathan Herrera | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy
Colorado Rockies 2B Jonathan Herrera (wrist) will play five innings for Triple-A Colorado Springs Wednesday, July 25.

2B | Brandon Phillips | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds 2B Brandon Phillips is taking the night off Wednesday, July 25, with SS Wilson Valdez starting at second base. Phillips entered the day batting .417 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in the 12 games since the All-Star break.

2B | Adam Kennedy | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Dodgers will place 2B Adam Kennedy (groin) on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin. RP Todd Coffey (elbow) will be transferred to the 60-day disabled list.

2B | Dan Uggla | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Fantasy
Atlanta Braves 2B Dan Uggla (head) said he feels fine after getting hit in the head with a pitch Tuesday, July 24. He said he has some ringing in his ears after it happened but nothing has bothered him since.

2B | Danny Espinosa | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals 2B Danny Espinosa has a slash line of .362/.392/.553 in the second half so far and has raises his OPS from .683 to .718. He turned around and hit right-handed against New York Mets SP R.A. Dickey Tuesday, July 24, and he had two hits in the game. The loop that slowed his left-handed swing is now gone. "That's gone," manager Davey Johnson said. "The loop is a result of bad timing. When you can't get to a ball, that bat flattens out and you get a little loop. You kind of hit it on the upswing. When your timing gets better, the stroke gets better. You're getting the ball on a more direct line. That's what he's been doing for actually about a month. Both sides of the plate now look fairly consistent to me."

Shortstop

SS | Elvis Andrus | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers SS Elvis Andrus has a 12-game hitting streak.

SS | Jose Reyes | Miami Marlins | Fantasy
The Miami Marlins stole a season-high seven bases Wednesday, July 25, against the Atlanta Braves. SS Jose Reyes and 2B Donovan Solano each had two steals, while OFs Emilio Bonifacio, Bryan Petersen and Justin Ruggiano also had one theft each.

SS | Hanley Ramirez | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Hanley Ramirez, starting at third base in his team debut, went 2-for-4 with a triple, run scored and RBI while batting in the fifth spot of manager Don Mattingly's lineup.

SS | Trevor Plouffe | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy
Minnesota Twins OF Trevor Plouffe (thumb) is confident that he can avoid a trip to the disabled list. He's optimistic after putting a gel pad on the handle of his bat between his thumb and forefinger. The team will likely make a decision on him Thursday, July 26, but he felt comfortable taking dry swings Wednesday, July 25, and will hit off a tee before he faces live pitching Thursday. The swelling in his thumb has gone down in the last few days.

SS | Eduardo Nunez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The New York Yankees are unlikely to trade for Milwaukee Brewers 3B Aramis Ramirez. INF Eduardo Nunez could be called up eventually with 3B Alex Rodriguez (hand) on the disabled list.

SS | Jimmy Rollins | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Philadelphia Phillies have shopped SS Jimmy Rollins in the last two weeks.

SS | Troy Tulowitzki | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy
Colorado Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki (groin) is making progress in his rehab, and he has started hitting drills. However, it's unknown when he will begin a rehab assignment. "Yes, I am hitting. But I am not ready yet for a rehab (assignment). I am just taking it day by day," Tulowitzki said.

SS | Ramiro Pena | New York Yankees | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The New York Yankees have placed 3B Alex Rodriguez (hand) on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured hand. In a corresponding move, the team recalled SS Ramiro Pena from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Third Baseman

3B | Juan Francisco | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves 3B Juan Francisco got a start Wednesday, July 25, against the Miami Marlins, with 3B Chipper Jones getting a rest in an afternoon game after a night contest. Francisco went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBIs. "I was picking up the pitches well today," Francisco said. "I was aggressive, but at the same time patient, not swinging at pitches wildly."

3B | Evan Longoria | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday, July 25, that 3B Evan Longoria (hamstring) would probably need three or four minor-league rehab games maximum before he returns from the 15-day disabled list.

3B | Aramis Ramirez | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy,
It sounds as if the Milwaukee Brewers are intent on dealing SP Zack Greinke, and they are taking calls from other teams on him. "It sounds like he's as good as gone," said that a major league source. "There's no reason for them to keep him now." The Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers are making the strongest push for the righty. The Brewers also want to trade SP Randy Wolf and RP Francisco Rodriguez. However, recent poor performances from both are unlikely to halt their value. C George Kottaras could also be traded. Milwaukee would have to be overwhelmed by an offer to consider moving OF Corey Hart or 3B Aramis Ramirez.

3B | Chase Headley | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
The San Diego Padres continue to shop 3B Chase Headley and have had talks with the Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies.

3B | Ty Wigginton | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The New York Yankees inquired about the availability of Philadelphia Phillies 3B Ty Wigginton. However, the Phillies aren't ready to trade him just yet.

3B | Placido Polanco | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies 3B Placido Polanco (back) could go on the disabled list.

3B | Adrian Beltre | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy
Texas Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre (head) is in the starting lineup Wednesday, July 25.

3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (hand) was fitted for a splint Wednesday, July 25, and will be re-examined by a team doctor Thursday, July 26.

3B | Todd Frazier | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said the team isn't close to making any trades as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches. "We're not really close on anything," Jocketty said. "We're talking to a lot of people. Teams are still gauging where they are. A lot teams say they're going to wait until the end." The team isn't rushing to add a cleanup hitter with OF Ryan Ludwick and 3B Todd Frazier hitting well.

3B | Pablo Sandoval | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said the team will wait until Friday, July 27, to decide if 3B Pablo Sandoval (hamstring) needs to be put on the disabled list with a left hamstring strain.

3B | Danny Valencia | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy
Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said 3B Trevor Plouffe (thumb) likely will go on the 15-day disabled list if he is not able to swing a bat by Thursday, July 26. Gardenhire said the team may recall 3B Danny Valencia from Triple-A Rochester if Plouffe goes on disabled list.

3B | Kevin Youkilis | Chicago White Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Chicago White Sox 3B Kevin Youkilis (ankle) left the game in the fourth inning with a sprained left ankle Wednesday, July 25. He is listed as day-to-day.

3B | Donnie Murphy | Miami Marlins | Fantasy
The Miami Marlins will recall INF Donnie Murphy from Triple-A New Orleans in order to split playing time at third base after the team traded SS Hanley Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers. 3Bs Donovan Solano and Greg Dobbs can also play third base, but Guillen prefers to use Dobbs off the bench.

3B | Chone Figgins | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he doesn't feel the need to acquire another third baseman with 3B Alex Rodriguez (hand) on the disabled list. San Diego Padres 3B Chase Headley, Philadelphia Phillies 3Bs Placido Polanco and Ty Wigginton and Seattle Mariners 3B Chone Figgins are all available. "I'm not about to gut my farm system for any of those guys," Cashman said.

3B | Eric Chavez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said 3B Eric Chavez "is the solution" at third base with 3B Alex Rodriguez (hand) out six to eight weeks with a fractured left hand. "Chavez is the solution and Jayson Nix is the solution, and whoever we have in the farm system are going to have to be the solution," Cashman said. "I'm very comfortable with Eric Chavez as Alex's replacement." Nix will serve as the backup to Chavez.

Catcher

C | Rob Johnson | New York Mets | Transaction
The New York Mets recalled C Rob Johnson from Triple-A Buffalo and optioned C Mike Nickeas to Buffalo.

C | Jose Lobaton | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays C Jose Lobaton went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run, his first career major league homer, Wednesday, July 25, against the Baltimore Orioles. He finished with a career-high four RBIs.

C | J.P. Arencibia | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, the Toronto Blue Jays have placed C J.P. Arencibia (hand) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, July 25, due to a fractured right hand. He is expected to be sidelined for six weeks.

C | Chris Iannetta | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Chris Iannetta (hand) is hitting .250 (4-for-16) in his first four rehab starts. He's started twice as the designated hitter.

C | Hector Sanchez | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Fantasy
San Francisco Giants C Hector Sanchez (knee) will move to Triple-A Fresno for a rehab assignment Thursday, July 26, and he is expected to play six games before returning Aug. 2, when he's eligible to come off the disabled list. Sanchez will catch five innings Thursday, and he'll also play first base during his rehab.

C | A.J. Pierzynski | Chicago White Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Chicago White Sox C A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) was out of the lineup for the second straight day Wednesday, July 25, with a mild right oblique strain. His injury only affects him when he swings a bat. The team is hoping he can return to the lineup Friday, July 27.

C | Jonathan Lucroy | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury, Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers C Jonathan Lucroy (hand) went 3-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored with Triple-A Nashville Tuesday, July 24, in his fifth rehab game. He is expected to play again Wednesday, July 25, before hopefully returning from the disabled list Thursday, July 26.

C | Wil Nieves | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy
Colorado Rockies C Wil Nieves (toe) started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Colorado Springs with an expiration date of Tuesday, July 31. Nieves doesn't have any minor league options remaining.

C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy
Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer was scratched from the lineup Wednesday, July 25. He was in the lineup at first base, and he was replaced by 1B Justin Morneau (neck). 3B Trevor Plouffe (thumb) is also out of the lineup.

Outfielder

OF | Carlos Beltran | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals OF Carlos Beltran, C Yadier Molina and 1B Lance Berkman (knee) are out of the lineup Thursday, July 26.

OF | Coco Crisp | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp hit two homers Wednesday, July 25.

OF | Torii Hunter | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter had four hits, including a homer, and three RBIs Wednesday, July 25.

OF | Dayan Viciedo | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox OF Dayan Viciedo went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBIs Wednesday, July 25.

OF | Andy Dirks | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Fantasy
Detroit Tigers OF Andy Dirks (hamstring) is nearing a return, and manager Jim Leyland said Wednesday, July 25, that the team has a plan. Leyland wouldn't offer up specifics on who would be sent out to make room for Dirks, but OF Quintin Berry might be the guy since he has struggled mightily since the All-Star break.

OF | Carl Crawford | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said OF Carl Crawford is unlikely to serve as the designated hitter because he wants his outfielder to become more comfortable in left field. Crawford playing the outfield also allows Valentine to keep INF Pedro Ciriaco's bat in the lineup as the DH.

OF | Carlos Gonzalez | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez is taking the day off Wednesday, July 25.

OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton has hit .135 with two home runs in his last 14 games, lowering his average to .290. He hit .156 with one homer, three RBIs and 14 strikeouts over the team's eight-game road trip. He sports a .161 average in July after hitting only .223 in June. "I just feel out of sorts, mentally," Hamilton said. "It's the mental aspect of it more so than the physical aspect of it and that's where I think I am right now."

OF | Vernon Wells | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vernon Wells (thumb) will return to the team to be evaluated Friday, July 27. Wells could be activated from the disabled list, and they could place SS Erick Aybar (toe) on the DL to make room on the roster. Wells is hitting .400 (8-for-20) with two home runs, a double and three stolen bases in five rehab games with Triple-A Salt Lake.

OF | Starling Marte | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
The Pittsburgh Pirates will recall OF Starling Marte from Triple-A Indianapolis before their game Thursday, July 26.

OF | Shane Victorino | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Baltimore Orioles are interested in trading for Philadelphia Phillies OF Shane Victorino and have heard that he's available.

OF | Jayson Werth | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy
Washington Nationals OF Jayson Werth (wrist) is starting in right field for Triple-A Syracuse Wednesday, July 25.

OF | Aaron Cunningham | Cleveland Indians | Transaction, Fantasy
The Cleveland Indians designated OF Aaron Cunningham for assignment Wednesday, July 25, to make room on the roster for OF Brent Lillibridge.

OF | Hunter Pence | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy,
The Los Angeles Dodgers are still shopping for a starting pitcher and another hitter after trading for SS Hanley Ramirez. The Dodgers are still waiting to hear from the Chicago Cubs as they try to land SP Ryan Dempster, who requires approval before signing off on any trade. They have shown interest in Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart and 3B Aramis Ramirez, San Diego Padres 3B Chase Headley, Philadelphia Phillies OFs Shane Victorino and Hunter Pence and Colorado Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer.

OF | Cameron Maybin | San Diego Padres | Injury, Fantasy
San Diego Padres OF Cameron Maybin (wrist) took batting practice before the team's game Wednesday, July 25, and is expected to be in the starting lineup Friday, July 27.

OF | Franklin Gutierrez | Seattle Mariners | Injury
Seattle Mariners OF Franklin Gutierrez (concussion) has been cleared to resume exercising after undergoing a battery of tests that came back negative.

OF | Ichiro Suzuki | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Ichiro Suzuki is batting first in the starting lineup Wednesday, July 25, with SS Derek Jeter hitting second. It is the first time this season Jeter has not been batting in the leadoff spot.

OF | Jason Bay | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets OF Jason Bay is hitting just .167 (4-for-24) since returning from the DL, but manager Terry Collins would like to give him more consistent at-bats.

OF | Mike Baxter | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
New York Mets OF Mike Baxter (shoulder) could return to the team Monday, July 30. He went 2-for-3 with Triple-A Buffalo Tuesday, July 24, and is hitting .300 with six RBIs during his rehab assignment. Manager Terry Collins wants to see Baxter play the outfield before he returns.

OF | Cody Ross | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OFs Cody Ross, Ryan Kalish and Ryan Sweeney have all attracted interested from other clubs on the trade market.

OF | Bryce Harper | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals OFs Jayson Werth and Bryce Harper will split time in center field when Werth returns from the disabled list.

OF | Giancarlo Stanton | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Miami Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton (knee) said it'll probably be around two weeks before he returns, barring a setback.

Starting Pitcher

SP | Ricky Romero | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays SP Ricky Romero will not be sent down to the minors in the wake of his recent struggles, manager John Farrell said.

SP | Dana Eveland | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
The Baltimore Orioles optioned INF Steven Tolleson to Triple-A Norfolk and recalled P Dana Eveland from Norfolk.

SP | Shelby Miller | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
The St. Louis Cardinals are willing to deal SP Shelby Miller, but probably will not deal SP Carlos Martinez.

SP | Trevor Bauer | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks SP Trevor Bauer has been shut down for a couple of starts at Triple-A Reno due to his recent drop in velocity and command issues.

SP | Martin Perez | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers SP Martin Perez will take a few days off before joining the bullpen.

SP | A.J. Griffin | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics SP A.J. Griffin allowed three hits and two walks while fanning nine in six shutout innings to beat the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, July 25. He's now 3-0 with a 2.25 ERA.

SP | Max Scherzer | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Detroit Tigers SP Max Scherzer won his fourth straight decision Wednesday, July 25. He allowed two runs in seven innings and struck out eight to defeat the Cleveland Indians. He has won nine of 11 decisions and has struck out 35 in 32 innings during his four-game winning streak.

SP | Wandy Rodriguez | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy,
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez last pitched for the Houston Astros Monday, July 23, so the earliest he will be available to make his debut for the Pirates will be Saturday, July 28, against his former team, the Astros.

SP | Kevin Correia | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction, Fantasy,
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Kevin Correia allowed two runs and four hits over six innings in a win Wednesday, July 25, against the Chicago Cubs. He has won a career-best five straight starts, although he still might be in danger of losing his rotation spot to the recently acquired SP Wandy Rodriguez. The team has considered a six-man rotation, at least temporarily.

SP | Stephen Strasburg | Washington Nationals | Fantasy,
Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg allowed just one earned run, four hits and no walks while striking out 11 batters in a win Wednesday, July 25, against the New York Mets. It was the fourth time this season that Strasburg recorded 10 or more strikeouts. He also has 25 strikeouts in just 18 career innings against the Mets.

SP | Ricky Nolasco | Miami Marlins | Fantasy,
Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco allowed six runs and eight hits over 5 1/3 innings Wednesday, July 25, against the Atlanta Braves. He is now 0-2 with a 9.64 ERA against Atlanta this season.

SP | Wade LeBlanc | Miami Marlins | Fantasy,
Miami Marlins RP Wade LeBlanc will remain in the bullpen following the acquisition of SP Nathan Eovaldi from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

SP | Ryan Dempster | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy,
Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster allowed three runs and five hits over six innings in a loss Wednesday, July 25, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, in what could be his final start with the team. Dempster's name has been bandied about in several trade rumors leading up to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. "I'm definitely going to think about Atlanta," Dempster said. "I know (Braves GM) Frank Wren from my days in Florida, when he was the assistant GM there. I have a lot of respect for (manager) Fredi Gonzalez. I don't know what I'm going to do."

SP | Zack Greinke | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy,
Milwaukee Brewers SP Zack Greinke might be willing to sign a long-term extension if he is dealt to the Atlanta Braves before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.

SP | Tommy Hanson | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy,
Atlanta Braves SP Tommy Hanson allowed one earned run, three hits and a career-high seven walks with seven strikeouts over five innings Wednesday, July 25, in a win against the Miami Marlins. The Marlins also swiped seven bases against he and C Brian McCann. The last pitcher to walk seven and allow seven steals and win was SP Randy Johnson, then of the Seattle Mariners, July 29, 1989. Johnson allowed seven walks with eight steals in that victory.

SP | Drew Smyly | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Fantasy,
Detroit Tigers SP Drew Smyly (intercostal) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, July 24. It was his first pen session since hitting the 15-day disabled list with a strained left intercostal muscle. The team filled Smyly's rotation spot with a trade for SP Anibal Sanchez, so it's uncertain where he'll fit in when he returns. The team can send him out on a minor-league rehab assignment for up to 30 days.

SP | David Price | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy,
Tampa Bay Rays SP David Price allowed one earned run with seven hits, no walks and 10 strikeouts over seven innings in a win Wednesday, July 25, against the Baltimore Orioles. Price lowered his ERA to 2.57 while securing his major league leading 14th win of the season.

SP | Joel Pineiro | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Wednesday, July 25, that the surgery for SP Joel Pineiro (shoulder) was "more extensive" than initially thought. The operation was performed by renowned Dr. James Andrews. Pineiro was diagnosed with a SLAP tear in his right labrum, and he will miss the remainder of the season.

SP | Brian Matusz | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles SP Brian Matusz allowed one run and three hits with no walks and five strikeouts over eight innings for Triple-A Norfolk Wednesday, July 25.

SP | Kyle Lohse | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy,
St. Louis Cardinals SP Kyle Lohse allowed two earned runs over seven innings in a no-decision Wednesday, July 25, against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cardinals starting pitchers have lasted at least six innings in 20 consecutive starts dating back to June 30, when SP Lance Lynn lasted just five inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

SP | Joel Carreno | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction, Fantasy,
The Toronto Blue Jays recalled RPs Joel Carreno and Evan Crawford from Triple-A Las Vegas Wednesday, July 25, and they optioned P Chad Beck to Las Vegas.

SP | Brandon McCarthy | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy,
Updating a previous report, Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday, July 25, that SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) made it through a 42-pitch simulated game without any issues.

SP | Brandon Morrow | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy,
Toronto Blue Jays SP Brandon Morrow (lat) threw 30 pitches of live batting practice Wednesday, July 25, and is expected to be cleared for his first rehab start with Single-A Dunedin this weekend, possibly Sunday, July 29.

SP | Daisuke Matsuzaka | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox RP Scott Atchison (forearm) threw around 25 pitches in the bullpen Wednesday, July 25, and he'll pitch an inning for Triple-A Pawtucket in a rehab outing Friday, July 27. He's no longer experiencing soreness in his forearm, and he hopes to be activated Monday, July 30. RP Rich Hill (elbow) will throw off a mound Friday. SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (neck) also threw off a bullpen mound Wednesday, but it's unknown when he'll go on a rehab assignment.

SP | Randy Wolf | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy,
It sounds as if the Milwaukee Brewers are intent on dealing SP Zack Greinke, and they are taking calls from other teams on him. "It sounds like he's as good as gone," said that a major league source. "There's no reason for them to keep him now." The Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers are making the strongest push for the righty. The Brewers also want to trade SP Randy Wolf and RP Francisco Rodriguez. However, recent poor performances from both are unlikely to halt their value. C George Kottaras could also be traded. Milwaukee would have to be overwhelmed by an offer to consider moving OF Corey Hart or 3B Aramis Ramirez.

SP | Julio Teheran | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy,
The Milwaukee Brewers are expected to ask for SP Julio Teheran and at least another highly-regarded prospect in any trade that would send SP Zack Greinke to the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta is willing to give Greinke a five-year deal and $20 million-plus annually if he is traded to the team. The Braves are also likely to listen to trade talks involving Miami Marlins SP Josh Johnson after their deal for Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster fell through Monday, July 23. However, the Marlins will likely ask for more than the Braves want to give up. The Bravos have not shown interest in Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano and Chicago Cubs SP Matt Garza.

SP | Allen Webster | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury, Fantasy,
Los Angeles Dodgers SP Allen Webster may be called up from Double-A Chattanooga to start Friday, July 27, in place of SP Nathan Eovaldi, who was traded to the Miami Marlins. SPs Ted Lilly (shoulder) and Rubby De La Rosa (elbow) are options to fill the vacant rotation spot later this year.

SP | Colby Lewis | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy,
Texas Rangers SP Colby Lewis (elbow) will have season-ending surgery Friday, July 27.

SP | Eric Surkamp | San Francisco Giants | Injury,
San Francisco Giants SP Eric Surkamp (elbow) had Tommy John surgery Tuesday, July 24. He will likely need a year of physical rehab before he can return to pitch.

SP | Tim Stauffer | San Diego Padres | Injury,
San Diego Padres SP Tim Stauffer (elbow) threw 30 to 35 pitches during a bullpen session Wednesday, July 25, and did not have any issues. Manager Bud Black said it will be around three weeks before Stauffer rejoins the team.

SP | Xavier Cedeno | Houston Astros | Transaction,
The Houston Astros recalled SP Xavier Cedeno from Triple-A Oklahoma City Wednesday, July 25.

SP | Ervin Santana | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy,
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will skip SP Ervin Santana's next start so he can work on his struggles during bullpen sessions. "He's finding his release point, finding his arm slot," manager Mike Scioscia said. "It's probably in his benefit, talking with [pitching coach Mike Butcher], to get him a couple more good 'pens in to make sure that he feels good with his delivery and his arm slot." Scioscia said Santana's problems seems to be his arm slot.

SP | Cliff Lee | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy,
The Philadelphia Phillies have yet to make SP Cliff Lee available for trades, but other executives expect they will leading up to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. The Texas Rangers might have interest in bringing Lee back, and the Phillies are likely to ask for 3B Mike Olt. Lee has a no-trade clause that allows him to block trades to 21 teams, though, according to a major league source. The Rangers and New York Yankees are among the eight teams not on his list.

SP | John Danks | Chicago White Sox | Injury, Fantasy,
Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) felt fine Wednesday, July 25, a day after throwing off the mound for the first time. "Last couple days have been an improvement," Danks said. "It's definitely something I've needed, and hopefully we don't backtrack from there." The team is hoping he can return in late August.

SP | Erik Bedard | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy,
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez is likely to replace SPs Erik Bedard or Kevin Correia in the starting rotation. After trading for Rodriguez, the Pirates still want to add an outfield bat, with Philadelphia Phillies OF Hunter Pence and Cleveland Indians OF Shin-Soo Choo as possibilities.

SP | Jair Jurrjens | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy,
The Atlanta Braves will skip SP Jair Jurrjens' spot in the rotation because the team has an off day Thursday, July 26.

SP | Johan Santana | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy,
New York Mets manager Terry Collins is hoping SP Johan Santana (ankle) is back in the starting rotation either Aug. 8 or 9 against the Miami Marlins. He has thrown long toss the last few days.

SP | Edinson Volquez | San Diego Padres | Fantasy,
San Diego Padres SP Clayton Richard has an ERA of 7.29 in the first inning this year, and SP Edinson Volquez has a 4.71 ERA in his 21 first innings this year. Richard has a 3.62 ERA in all other innings, and Volquez's ERA is 2.76 after the first. Richard has allowed 17 runs in the first inning in his 21 starts, and he's given up a career-high 20 homers on the season.

SP | Cole Hamels | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy,
Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels has a limited no-trade clause as part of his new six-year, $144 million deal.

SP | Jon Lester | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy,
The Boston Red Sox have said that they won't trade struggling SP Jon Lester, according to a major league source. The BoSox are still trying to acquire starting pitching, and are looking at Miami Marlins SP Josh Johnson and Chicago Cubs SP Matt Garza. However, the Marlins are unlikely to trade Johnson after recently trading SP Anibal Sanchez.

SP | Chien-Ming Wang | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy,
Washington Nationals SP Chien-Ming Wang (hip) allowed two hits and no runs in 6 1/3 innings with Double-A Harrisburg Monday, July 23.

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RP | Wade Davis | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are interested in Tampa Bay Rays P Wade Davis, as well as SP James Shields.

RP | Huston Street | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
The San Diego Padres are looking to sign CL Huston Street to a one-year deal with an option. Street is believed to want to stay.

RP | Francisco Rodriguez | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers RP Francisco Rodriguez blew another save Wednesday, July 25, by allowing two runs in two-thirds of an inning. RP John Axford threw two perfect innings and struck out three.

RP | Francisco Cordero | Houston Astros | Fantasy,
Houston Astros RP Francisco Cordero blew his second save in as many chances Wednesday, July 25, against the Cincinnati Reds. He allowed three earned runs, two hits and a walk while recording two outs. He is 0-2 with a 23.14 ERA and two blown saves in two appearances so far for the Astros.

RP | Tyler Clippard | Washington Nationals | Fantasy,
Washington Nationals RP Tyler Clippard pitched a perfect ninth inning Wednesday, July 25, against the New York Mets for his 18th save in 20 chances since taking over the closer role in May.

RP | Evan Meek | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction,
The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RP Evan Meek to Triple-A Indianapolis Wednesday, July 25, to make room on the roster for prospect OF Starling Marte.

RP | Sergio Santos | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy,
Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) had successful surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday, July 24, and he's expected to be ready for spring training next year. He'll begin post-surgery rehab in 10 days after his surgery didn't show additional damage. "Some wear and tear in the joint, no specific tears of any kind," manager John Farrell said of the surgery, which was centered around the labrum. "So, it was a general cleanout, and based on his findings, probably the best-case scenario given surgery was required."

RP | Nick Masset | Cincinnati Reds | Injury,
Cincinnati Reds RP Nick Masset (shoulder) threw 25 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday, July 24, in his second such session. "He felt good," pitching coach Bryan Price said. "Depending on how he responds, he'll either throw in a simulated game or an (Arizona League) game."

RP | Andrew Bailey | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox RP Andrew Bailey (thumb) threw 23 pitches in live batting practice Wednesday, July 25. While he was pain-free and he threw all his pitches, his command wasn't sharp.

RP | Frank Francisco | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy,
New York Mets RP Frank Francisco (oblique) will make another rehab outing with Double-A Binghamton Thursday, July 26, or Friday, July 27.

RP | Neftali Feliz | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy,
Texas Rangers SP Neftali Feliz (elbow) will make another rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock Sunday, July 29, and he'll go five innings or 75 to 80 pitches.

RP | Joba Chamberlain | New York Yankees | Injury,
New York Yankees RP Joba Chamberlain (elbow, ankle) will pitch for Single-A Tampa Wednesday, July 25, going on back-to-back days for the first time. He will fly to New York and throw a bullpen session for the staff after his outing, but he isn't ready to be activated from the disabled list. His 30-day rehab assignment will come to an end Aug. 6.

RP | Tom Wilhelmsen | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy,
Seattle Mariners RP Tom Wilhelmsen has begun to throw a changeup to give himself three pitches to use during outings. "I'm going to keep throwing it and wait until I can throw that for a strike whenever I want. I want something else [to throw] to lefties. That's what we're working with right now," Wilhelmsen said.

RP | Brian Fuentes | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction
The St. Louis Cardinals have purchased the contract of RP Brian Fuentes from Double-A Springfield. In a corresponding move, the team option RP Victor Marte to Triple-A Memphis. The team also designated P Chuck Fick for assignment to open a space on the 40-man roster.