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National LeagueGiants | Pablo Sandoval playing Saturday San Francisco Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval (illness) is in the starting lineup against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, May 25, but did not take batting practice before the game. Pirates | John McDonald to begin rehab assignment Monday Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said SS John McDonald (back, elbow) will travel to Triple-A Indianapolis Sunday, May 26, and is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment Monday, May 27. Nationals | Jeff Kobernus has contract purchased Confirming a previous report, the Washington Nationals have officially purchased the contract of INF Jeff Kobernus from Triple-A Syracuse and designated RP Yunesky Maya for assignment. Pirates | Chase d'Arnaud rehab update Pittsburgh Pirates SS Chase d'Arnaud (thumb) is now rehabbing with Triple-A Indianapolis. Rockies | Michael Cuddyer has impressive return from DL Friday In his return from the disabled list against the San Francisco Giants Friday, May 24, Colorado Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer (back) went 2-for-4 with a home run, double, three RBIs and two runs scored. Giants | Tuesday's starter not yet determined The San Francisco Giants have still not determined who will replace injured SP Ryan Vogelsong (hand) in the starting rotation when his turn comes up Tuesday, May 28, against the Oakland Athletics. Manager Bruce Bochy said a decision will be announced after the team's game against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, May 26. Cardinals | Allen Craig enjoying the month of May Entering play Saturday, May 25, St. Louis Cardinals 1B/OF Allen Craig was batting .363 with 17 RBIs in 21 games this month. Dodgers | Jerry Hairston rehab update Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Jerry Hairston Jr. (knee) was hitless in three at-bats in his first rehab game for Class A Rancho Cucamonga Friday, May 24. Braves | Trio of catchers to share playing time Atlanta Braves C Gerald Laird will start behind the plate against the New York Mets Sunday, May 26, according to manager Fredi Gonzalez. Cs Brian McCann and Evan Gattis will split duties at catcher and designated hitter during the team's upcoming two-game series in Toronto against the Blue Jays beginning Monday, May 27. Mets | Jenrry Mejia to make rehab appearance Saturday New York Mets RP Jenrry Mejia (forearm) will make a rehab appearance for Class A St. Lucie Saturday, May 25. Nationals | Jeff Kobernus expected to join team Saturday The Washington Nationals are expected to purchase the contract of INF Jeff Kobernus from Triple-A Syracuse Saturday, May 25. RP Yunesky Maya is expected to be designated for assignment. Pirates | Charlie Morton has side session scratched Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (elbow, personal) wanted to throw a side session Thursday, May 23, as he continues to rehab from an elbow injury. However, his wife gave birth to a son in Pittsburgh. He is scheduled to throw a 90-pitch rehab outing Monday, May 27. Pirates | Pedro Alvarez sits Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez was given the night off Friday, May 24, against the Milwaukee Brewers. It is the second time his has been rested against a right-handed pitcher. Pirates | Andrew McCutchen cutting down K rate Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen has cut down his strikeout rate 43 percent - from 19.6 percent last year to 11.1 percent this year. His career rate is 17 percent, so the numbers might mean he is developing a more discerning eye at the plate and becoming an even better hitter. McCutchen said he is using the same approach he has always used, which is trusting his hands and trying to square up pitches. Pirates | Jeff Karstens to be evaluated next week Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) felt pain in his right shoulder while throwing Friday, May 24, and he has been shut down, according to the team. He will undergo an evaluation on his shoulder next week in Pittsburgh. Brewers | Jim Henderson leaves appearance Milwaukee Brewers RP Jim Henderson (leg) left his appearance Friday, May 24, against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning due to an apparent right leg injury. RP Francisco Rodriguez came on to finish up, collecting his first save. Dodgers | Scott Elbert to throw Los Angeles Dodgers RP Scott Elbert (elbow) will pitch Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, in minor-league rehab games for Double-A Chattanooga. He is likely to face only one batter in each game. Elbert might be activated from the 15-day disabled list sometime next week. Dodgers | Jerry Hairston to begin rehab Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Jerry Hairston Jr. (knee) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Class A Rancho Cucamonga Friday, May 24. He will play six innings Friday, and six more innings Saturday, May 25. Dodgers | Hanley Ramirez needs rehab games Los Angeles Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) will likely need at least four or five minor-league rehab games before he is activated from the 15-day disabled list, according to manager Don Mattingly. "I don't think he's quite as close as it may look," Mattingly said Friday, May 24. Phillies | Darin Ruf nursing hand injury Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Phillies OF Darin Ruf (hand) is nursing a sore hand while playing for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Rockies | More on Jeff Francis Updating a previous report, Colorado Rockies SP Jeff Francis (groin) threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Friday, May 24. The next step is an outing in extended spring training before he is re-evaluated. Rockies | Roy Oswalt shaky in minors outing Colorado Rockies SP Roy Oswalt allowed three runs, four hits, three walks and three strikeouts in five innings in a minor-league appearance for Double-A Tulsa Friday, May 24. He likely has three more minor-league appearances to prove himself. Rockies | Michael Cuddyer activated The Colorado Rockies activated OF Michael Cuddyer (back) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, May 24, and he was back in the starting lineup. Rockies | Nolan Arenado bats second Colorado Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado was moved to the second spot in the starting lineup Friday, May 24, against the San Francisco Giants. He was moved up by manager Walt Weiss following the demotion of 2B Josh Rutledge to Triple-A Colorado Springs earlier this week. Giants | Santiago Casilla may need surgery San Francisco Giants RP Santiago Casilla (knee) may be forced to undergo surgery that would keep him out for another four weeks, according to manager Bruce Bochy. The team will make a decision tonight. Cardinals | Jake Westbrook throws St. Louis Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook (elbow) played catch on flat ground Friday, May 24, and said he felt fine. However, there is no set throwing schedule for him right now, and he'll just go day-to-day. Rockies | Jeff Francis throws bullpen Colorado Rockies SP Jeff Francis (groin) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday, May 24, and he'll return to Denver to be re-evaluated. Rockies | Rafael Betancourt to throw bullpen Colorado Rockies RP Rafael Betancourt (groin) will throw a bullpen Friday, May 24, to determine if he'll be available. Marlins | Nathan Eovaldi to start rehab assignment Miami Marlins SP Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) will begin his rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter Saturday, May 25, and he'll throw between 60 and 70 pitches during the start. Nationals | Wilson Ramos slowly recovering Washington Nationals C Wilson Ramos (hamstring) continues to receive treatment and work out, but he's likely to need a few extra days past when he's eligible to return from the 15-day disabled list. |
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