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American LeagueAthletics | Yoenis Cespedes not 100 percent Oakland Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes (hamstring) isn't yet 100 percent recovered from his left hamstring ailment, but the injury isn't affecting his performance. Cespedes is serving as the designated hitter again Wednesday, June 19, and he's 3-for-20 in five straight starts at DH. White Sox | Dewayne Wise's return delayed Chicago White Sox OF Dewayne Wise (rib, hamstring) will have his return from the disabled list delayed due to a rib injury. Indians | Chris Perez has mechanical problem Cleveland Indians RP Chris Perez (shoulder) is feeling healthy but is dealing with a mechanical problem that led to him allowing five runs and five hits (three home runs) in 23 pitches in his second rehab outing with Double-A Akron Tuesday, June 18. Pitching coach Mickey Callaway and bullpen coach Kevin Cash think Perez is opening up too early in his delivery, which is hurting his velocity. Perez will throw Friday, June 21, and he'll likely need another rehab appearance. Manager Terry Francona said Perez won't be activated from the disabled list after a bullpen session Friday. Angels | Josh Hamilton moved down in order Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Josh Hamilton has been moved to seventh in the batting order Wednesday, June 19. Blue Jays | Jose Reyes set to move rehab Toronto Blue Jays SS Jose Reyes (ankle) will move to Triple-A Buffalo, and he is scheduled to play three rehab games with them starting Friday, June 21. It's possible that he could return to the lineup Monday, June 24, against the Tampa Bay Rays. "I don't want to take too long because I need to be here and not down there. When I start to see live pitching and I feel like my swing is comfortable enough to be here I'm going to come up," Reyes said. Rays | David Price to make rehab start Tampa Bay Rays SP David Price (triceps) will make a rehab start with Single-A Charlotte Friday, June 21. Astros | More on Mark Appel Updating a previous report, Houston Astros P Mark Appel signed for $6.35 million. Yankees | Derek Jeter takes BP New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (ankle) took on-field batting practice for the first time Wednesday, June 19, since being cleared for baseball activities. He took 21 swings and looked comfortable at the plate. He also took groundballs and fielded balls backhanded before throwing to first base. Orioles | Jason Hammel, Miguel Gonzalez to pitch later this week Baltimore Orioles SP Jason Hammel (illness) is expected to pitch Friday, June 21, with SP Miguel Gonzalez going Saturday, June 22. Indians | Chris Perez won't be activated yet Cleveland Indians RP Chris Perez (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session Friday, June 21, but he won't be activated from the disabled list yet after a rough rehab outing Tuesday, June 17. Indians | Nick Swisher to play this weekend Cleveland Indians OF Nick Swisher (shoulder) will take batting practice Friday, June 21, and is expected to play against the Minnesota Twins Saturday, June 22. Blue Jays | Jose Reyes rehabs again Toronto Blue Jays SS Jose Reyes (ankle) went 2-for-4 with an RBI, run scored and stolen base with Single-A Dunedin Wednesday, June 19, while playing seven innings at shortstop. Rangers | Mitch Moreland ready to return Texas Rangers 1B Mitch Moreland (hamstring) went 3-for-5 with a home run, double and two RBIs during his final rehab game Wednesday, June 19. He was 6-for-9 over three rehab outings. Blue Jays | Brett Lawrie works out Toronto Blue Jays 3B Brett Lawrie (ankle) took groundballs, batting practice and did some running in Florida Wednesday, June 19. Blue Jays | Brandon Morrow has MRI Toronto Blue Jays SP Brandon Morrow's (forearm) MRI exam showed inflammation in his forearm and no structural damage. He will be shut down for the time being to let the inflammation subside. Twins | More on Kohl Stewart Updating a previous item, Minnesota Twins P Kohl Stewart received $4.54 million in his deal with the team. Stewart was the fourth overall pick in the draft. Yankees | Alex Rodriguez met with Anthony Bosch during ALCS Porter Fischer, described as a former marketing director with Biogenesis, said Anthony Bosch met with New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez during the American League Championship Series last year when Rodriguez sought to break a 1-for-9 slump. Fischer also said that Major League Baseball paid him $5,000 for clinic records he turned over to the league in their investigation of Biogenesis. Investigators have found some of Fischer's information as it relates to Rodriguez to be credible, according to sources. Fischer has cooperated in exposing Biogenesis because Bosch refused to pay Fischer money that he was owed. Twins | Kohl Stewart signs The Minnesota Twins have signed first-round draft choice P Kohl Stewart. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Twins | Kohl Stewart signs The Minnesota Twins signed P Kohl Stewart, their first-round draft pick, to an undisclosed deal Wednesday, June 19. Rangers | Ian Kinsler needs stitches Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler (face) needed three stitches on the left side of his face after he collided with Oakland Athletics C John Jaso in the third inning Tuesday, June 18. Kinsler later returned to the game. Orioles | Jake Arrieta to be used as starter Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said SP Jake Arrieta will be used as a starting pitcher when he rejoins Triple-A Norfolk. Tigers | Matt Tuiasosopo could get more time Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland said OF Matt Tuiasosopo could receive more time in left field against right-handed pitchers if OF Andy Dirks continues to struggle at the plate. Astros | Deal with Mark Appel official The Houston Astros said they will sign SP Mark Appel, the first overall pick of the 2013 MLB Entry Draft, to a deal this afternoon. Red Sox | Sign Trey Ball The Boston Red Sox signed SP Trey Ball, the seventh overall pick in the 2013 MLB Entry Draft. Orioles | Brian Roberts doing sprints Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (hamstring) started running sprints yesterday and hopes to start a rehab assignment by the end of Baltimore's road trip. Orioles | Matt Wieters not in lineup Baltimore Orioles C Matt Wieters is not in the lineup Wednesday, June 19. Astros | Bud Norris' value at its peak Houston Astros SP Bud Norris' trade value is high with a thin starting pitching market, and he's having his best season at 5-7 with a 3.64 ERA. He's under contract through 2015. Red Sox | Alfredo Aceves optioned The Boston Red Sox optioned SP Alfredo Aceves to Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday, June 18. Red Sox | Allen Webster candidate to start Saturday The Boston Red Sox will need a starter Saturday, June 22, against the Detroit Tigers, and SP Allen Webster appears to be the most likely candidate for the assignment. Red Sox | Two recalled The Boston Red Sox recalled C Ryan Lavarnway and RP Alex Wilson from Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday, June 18. |
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