Astros signed RHP Armando Galarraga to a minor league contract.
Galarraga will throw a couple of bullpen sessions in Kissimmee, Florida before joining the starting rotation with Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 30-year-old right-hander owns a 4.69 ERA in the majors, including a 5.91 ERA in eight starts with the Diamondbacks last year.
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Neftali Feliz (elbow) could be sidelined until the All-Star break.
Feliz was placed on the disabled list Monday with right elbow inflammation. He’ll be shut down for a month, after which he’ll begin a throwing program. This will likely sideline him until the All-Star break, if not longer. The 24-year-old right-hander was facing an innings limit in his first season in the rotation anyway, so this might not be the worst thing for him given that there’s no structural damage. Scott Feldman will take his spot in the starting rotation and is worth adding in AL-only formats.
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Blue Jays manager John Farrell said Monday that the club seeks to give Yan Gomes “relatively consistent at-bats” due to his versatility.
Many speculated that Gomes could be sent back down to the minors with Brett Lawrie returning from his suspension, but the Jays think he could get enough at-bats between third base, first base, catcher and DH to justify keeping him at the big league level. It would likely take an injury for him to get significant playing time, though, so he’s only an option in AL-only leagues.
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Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. said Monday that he remains in contact with Cole Hamels’ agent.
“It’s been pretty open,” said Amaro. “We’ve kept it open. We haven’t made any timelines. I haven’t gotten any from them.” While the communication lines are open, there’s no indication that the two sides have made progress. Hamels, who is due to hit free agency this winter, reportedly wants a seven-year deal and should have no problem finding it on the open market. The 28-year-old southpaw has a 2.48 ERA over his first eight starts this season.
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Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak announced Monday that Lance Berkman has a torn meniscus in his right knee, not a torn ACL.
Surprise. Of course, the timeline changes considerably with a torn meniscus, as Puma could now be back in 6-8 weeks as opposed to missing the rest of the season. He’s scheduled to get a second opinion later this week, but the early word is encouraging. Matt Adams will handle first base for now.
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Scott Van Slyke will bat cleanup and play left field Monday night against the Diamondbacks.
It doesn’t take long to get in the good graces of Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, as Van Slyke is being rewarded for hitting the go-ahead three-run homer in a win over the Cardinals on Sunday. Bobby Abreu will take a seat.
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Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Monday that Corey Hart’s move to first base is not permanent.
Roenicke said he has Hart at first base Monday because the Giants have left-hander Madison Bumgarner on the mound. He intends to start him at first base again on Wednesday when the Brewers face southpaw Barry Zito. Roenicke previously stated that he didn’t want to move Hart back and forth from different positions, but that’s exactly what he plans to do, at least in the short-term.
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Sergio Santos (shoulder) is currently throwing at a distance of 115-120 feet.
Santos hopes to be long-tossing by the end of the week, after which he’ll likely begin throwing from a mound. It was previously estimated that he could be back by the end of the month, but now early-to-mid June looks more realistic. Casey Janssen will continue to handle save chances.
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Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Twins will designate Jason Marquis for assignment.
Marquis was pounded to the tune of eight runs over 1 2/3 innings Sunday against the Brewers and now owns a brutal 8.47 ERA through 34 innings through seven starts this year. The Twins signed him to a one-year, $3 million deal over the winter, but it appears they are ready to throw in the towel. Despite his struggles, it shouldn’t take long for him to find a new home once he can sign at the league minimum.
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Athletics activate OF Coco Crisp from the 15-day disabled list.
Crisp will bat second and start in center field Monday against the Angels. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since early May with the flu and an inner ear infection. He’s hitting just .194/.260/.209 in 73 plate appearances this year.