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Terrmel Sledge, OF, Japanese LeagueHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsJapanese League | Sledge signs with Nippon Updating a previous item, USAToday.com's Paul White reports the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters have signed former MLB OF Terrmel Sledge for the 2008 season. Financial terms were not disclosed. Padres | Rights to Sledge sold to Nippon Ham Fighters The San Diego Padres have officially announced selling the rights to OF Terrmel Sledge to the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters of the Pacific League in Japan for cash considerations. Padres | Sledge called up The Sports Network reports the San Diego Padres have called up OF Terrmel Sledge from Triple-A Portland. Padres | Sledge activated off disabled list Corey Brock, of SanDiego.Padres.MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres activated OF Terrmel Sledge (thumb) off the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, July 18. Padres | Sledge could find at-bats hard to come by Elizabeth Botello, of SanDiego.Padres.MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge (thumb) had four hits in his first 10 at-bats over the weekend with Triple-A Portland. Even when he does return from the disabled list, it could be hard for him to find regular bats, according to manager Bud Black. "It's good for Sledgeie to get some regular at-bats," Black said. "His at-bats had sort of shrunk in the last month or so and they were probably going to shrink more now that [OF Milton Bradley] has arrived. It's good for him to be playing." Padres | Sledge to begin rehab assignment Michael Schwartz, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge (thumb) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Saturday, July 14, with Triple-A Portland. Padres | Sledge placed on disabled list San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge (thumb) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Thursday, June 28, according to USAToday.com. Padres | Sledge held out Wednesday Amanda Branam, of SanDiego.Padres.MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge (thumb) was held out of the lineup Wednesday, July 4, due to a sprained right thumb. Padres | Sledge takes batting practice Updating a previous report, Amanda Branam, of Padres.MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge (thumb) is improving from his strained thumb and took batting practice before the Padres' game Monday, July 2. Padres | Black says Sledge improving The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge (strained thumb) is "day-to-day but improving", according to manager Bud Black. Padres | Robles replaces Giles Sandy Burgin, of SanDiego.Padres.MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres IF Oscar Robles started Monday, April 30, in place of 2B Marcus Giles (ribcage). OF Terrmel Sledge replaced Giles at the No. 1 spot in the lineup. Padres | Opening day lineup Bill Center, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres manager Bud Black hinted on what could be his opening day alignment. 2B Marcus Giles will hit in the leadoff slot followed by brother OF Brian Giles. 1B Adrian Gonzalez will hit third followed by switch-hitting C Josh Bard and OF Mike Cameron. The bottom of the order, in order, could be SS Khalil Greene, 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, and OF Terrmel Sledge. Padres | Sledge having a great spring Corey Brock, of Padres.MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge is hitting .400 this spring with three home runs and seven RBI. Padres | Sledge agrees to terms USAToday.com reports the San Diego Padres have agreed to terms with OF Terrmel Sledge on a one-year contract for 2007. Financial terms were not disclosed. Padres | Sledge against righties, Giles against lefties Lyle Spencer, of Padres.MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge will likely bat lead off against right-handed pitchers, while 2B Marcus Giles will likely lead off against left-handed pitchers. Padres | Sledge likely in leadoff spot, Giles batting second Bill Center, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Padres could use OF Terrmel Sledge in the leadoff spot in 2007, while putting 2B Marcus Giles in the No. 2 spot. "We've talked about the possibility of Terrmel in that role and when you look at the statistics, there are indications he can do it," new Padres manager Bud Black said recently. Padres | Sledge favorite to replace Roberts Lyle Spencer, of SanDiego.Padres.MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge is the early favorite to replace OF Dave Roberts in left field. Padres | Sledge called up USAToday.com reports the San Diego Padres called up OF Terrmel Sledge from Triple-A Portland Thursday, Aug. 31. Padres | Sledge optioned to Triple-A Amanda Branam, of SanDiego.Padres.MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge was optioned to Triple-A Portland Tuesday, Aug. 1. Padres | Sledge bangs rare longball The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge hit a game-tying home run July 23 against the San Francisco Giants, tying the teams' game at 5-5 in the ninth inning. It was Sledge's first home run since April 4, 2005. Padres | More on Sledge demotion Updating an earlier item, North County Times' Brian Hiro reports San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge was optioned to Triple-A Portland last Tuesday, April 18, because he had been batting just .160 and needed to work on his swing. "He's going to be back up here," said Padres manager Bruce Bochy. "I just think, at this point, he needs some time down there." Sledge is also a notoriously slow starter, and said he had felt like he was still in spring training even though it was already the third week of April. Padres | Sledge sent down The San Diego Union-Tribune reports the San Diego Padres optioned OF Terrmel Sledge to Triple-A Portland. Padres | Sledge starting tonight The San Diego Union-Tribune's Tom Krasovic reports San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge is slated to start in left field Wednesday, April 5, and hit in the two-hole. Padres | Sledge Sidelined San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge (calf/ankle) was a last-minute scratch from the team's lineup Friday, Mar. 17, according to Amanda Branam, for Padres.MLB.com. He has been battling left calf and ankle injuries during camp. Padres | Sledge Agrees to Terms The San Diego Padres have agreed to terms with OF Terrmel Sledge on a one-year contract, according to USAToday.com. Padres | Sledge Puts Ailments Behind Him in Winter Ball Updating a previous item, Padres.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports San Diego Padres OF Terrmel Sledge (shoulder/hamstring) participated in winter ball this offseason in Puerto Rico. Sledge, who only saw action for a month last season due to a torn right hamstring, and then had to also have surgery on his right shoulder, got in 96 at-bats in winter ball and hit .258 with three home runs. Rangers | Multi-Player Deal Finally Announced Updating recent items, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's T.R. Sullivan reports the deal bringing SP Adam Eaton, RP Akinori Otsuka and C Billy Killian to the Texas Rangers from the San Diego Padres in exchange for SP Chris Young, 1B Adrian Gonzalez and OF Terrmel Sledge was officially announced Wednesday, Jan. 4. Padres | Young, Prospects Acquired ESPNews reports the San Diego Padres acquired SP Chris Young, 1B Adrian Gonzalez and OF Terrmel Sledge from the Texas Rangers for SP Adam Eaton and RP Akinori Otsuka. Rangers | Galarraga Received as Part of Soriano Deal Updating an earlier item, The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports the Texas Rangers have acquired 20-year-old pitching prospect Armando Galarraga from the Washington Nationals as the minor-leaguer to be named in the deal that sent 2B Alfonso Soriano to the Nationals. The Rangers also received OF Brad Wilkerson and OF Terrmel Sledge from Washington in the multi-player deal. Rangers | Soriano Traded to Washington ESPN.com reports the Texas Rangers have traded 2B Alfonso Soriano to the Washington Nationals in exchange for OF Brad Wilkerson, OF Terrmel Sledge and a minor-leaguer to be named later. The deal is pending physicals. Nationals | Sledge Has Shoulder Surgery Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Washington Nationals OF Terrmel Sledge (shoulder/hamstring) underwent surgery on his right shoulder and will need five or six months to rehab it. He's already out for the season after tearing his hamstring. Nationals | Sledge Has Another Ailment Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Washington Nationals OF Terrmel Sledge (shoulder/hamstring) may need surgery on his sore right rotator cuff. Sledge said he hurt the shoulder making a diving catch during spring training and will have an MRI taken next week. Nationals | Sledge to 60-Day DL USAToday.com reports the Washington Nationals transferred OF Terrmel Sledge (hamstring) to the 60-day disabled list. Nationals | Sledge Out Four-to-Six Months The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Terrmel Sledge (hamstring) had successful surgery after tearing the hamstring from the bone. He will miss four-to-six months. Nationals | Sledge to Undergo Surgery Updating a previous item, the Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Terrmel Sledge (hamstring) will undergo an operation on his torn hamstring Friday, May 6. Sledge tore his right hamstring muscle off the bone while running down a ball during Monday's game, May 2. There was no immediate word on how much time Sledge might miss. Nationals | Sledge to DL The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Terrmel Sledge (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day DL with a strained right hamstring. Nationals | Sledge Taking Over in Left Bill Ladson, of Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals OF Terrmel Sledge has been slated to be the team's everyday left fielder, according to manager Frank Robinson Thursday, April 21. He will be replacing OF Ryan Church in the position, who has struggled at the plate recently. Nationals | D-Rays Inquire about Johnson, Church and Sledge Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports the Tampa Bay Devil Rays inquired about Washington Nationals 1B Nick Johnson and OFs Terrmel Sledge and Ryan Church. But the Nationals weren't interested in who they were offered. Nationals | Sledge May be Traded The Washington Post's Barry Svrluga reports the Washington Nationals like OF Terrmel Sledge, but don't know where to put him. Though general manager Jim Bowden said he's only talked to one team about Sledge, manager Frank Robinson spoke with Sledge about the persistent rumors. "I don't want all the negative thoughts getting into his head, and him standing there wondering, 'What?' " Robinson said. "I believe in telling a guy the truth. Most of the time, when a player's name comes up [in] trades and things . . . it's other teams asking about an individual. Very rarely would you go around, with a talent like him, offering him in a trade." Nationals | Sledge Ready to Make a Run for a Starting Job Joseph White, of the Associated Press, reports Washington Nationals OF Terrmel Sledge has an opportunity to claim a starting job sometime during the season, if not out of spring training, especially if OF Endy Chavez is unsuccessful batting leadoff. As a minimum, he's due to receive more at-bats early in the season than in the past. "Hopefully he'll continue to grow and show that progress and put the pressure on me to find him a place in the starting lineup," said Washington MAN Frank Robinson. "If he does, I'll find him one." Sledge can play all three outfield spots and first base. Nationals | Sledge Agrees to Terms USAToday.com reports the Washington Nationals agreed to terms with OF Terrmel Sledge Friday, Feb. 18. Terms were not disclosed. Expos | Sledge Named Rookie All-Star Mark Sheldon, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Montreal Expos OF Terrmel Sledge was named to the 2004 Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team Thursday, Nov. 18. Expos | Sledge Streak Continues The Associated Press reports Montreal Expos OF Terrmel Sledge extended his hitting streak to nine games Saturday, Sept. 18. Expos | Sledge to Return Updating a previous item, Bill Ladson, of Montreal.Expos.MLB.com, reports Montreal Expos OF Terrmel Sledge (finger) is expected to return to the lineup this weekend, Sept. 17-19, after he dislocated his left pinky Tuesday, Sept. 14. His finger was put back in place after the game, causing his flexibility to return. Expos | Sledge Injures Pinky Nancy Armour, of the Associated Press, reports Montreal Expos OF Terrmel Sledge (finger) departed during the sixth inning of the team's game Tuesday, Sept. 14, after dislocating the pinky finger on his left hand while sliding back into first base. Expos | Sledge Remains Hot Jon Cooper, of Expos.MLB.com, reports Montreal Expos OF Terrmel Sledge is hitting .354 (28-for-79) with four home runs and 13 RBIs since April 23. Expos | Sledge to See More Action Bill Ladson, of Expos.MLB.com, reports the Montreal Expos will platoon OF Terrmel Sledge in the outfield while OF Carl Everett (ankle) is out with an injury. Expos | Sledge Working At 1B Bill Ladson, of Expos.MLB.com, reports Montreal Expos OF Terrmel Sledge was seen working on his skills at first base before the Thursday, May 20, game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Assisting Sledge with some drills at the position was Brewers third-base coach Manny Acta. Sledge admitted earlier this week that he needs to improve at the position. Expos | Sledge Reported for Throwing Bat The Associated Press reports MLB umpire Paul Nauert filed a report with Major League Baseball after a bat was thrown in his direction by Montreal Expos OF Terrmel Sledge. Nauert, who was working behind the plate, took offense after Sledge tossed his bat in disgust after hitting a popup to shallow center field in the seventh inning. "I said he threw it and it was in my direction," Nauert said Thursday. Expos | Sledge Ready After Injuring Thumb Expos.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Montreal Expos OF Terrmel Sledge (thumb) is ready to play after missing two games with a left thumb injury. He will test it Monday, April 26, and could play Tuesday. | Feature LinksStay on top of what matters to you FREE Fantasy Baseball
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