Tough break for Ruiz, who had a late start to the season following his 25-game suspension. The injury will likely leave him on the shelf until mid-to-late June. Erik Kratz and Humberto Quintero will fill in behind the late for now.
Ruiz (hamstring) likely out around 3-4 weeks
Carlos Ruiz | PHI
(May 20, 2013 5:26 PM EDT)
Carlos Ruiz was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.
Source:
Ryan Lawrence on Twitter
Dodgers activate LHP Ted Lilly from DL
Ted Lilly | LA
(May 20, 2013 4:55 PM EDT)
Dodgers activated LHP Ted Lilly from the 15-day disabled list.
Lilly has been sidelined since April 29 with a strained right rib cage. The Dodgers have the option to skip the fifth spot in the rotation on Thursday, so it's not clear if the veteran southpaw will pitch as a starter or reliever initially.
Rangers designate Derek Lowe for assignment
Derek Lowe | TEX
(May 20, 2013 4:19 PM EDT)
Rangers designated RHP Derek Lowe for assignment.
The move clears a spot for Monday's starter, Josh Lindblom. Lowe has struggled in a mop-up role this season, posting an ugly 9.00 ERA in 13 innings. The Rangers are paying him $1.25 million in 2013.
Yan Gomes hits three-run walkoff to down M's
Yan Gomes | CLE
(May 20, 2013 4:17 PM EDT)
Yan Gomes slugged two home runs -- including a 10th-inning walkoff -- in Monday's 10-8 defeat of the Mariners.
Gomes hit a solo shot in the bottom of the second inning and then played the hero by cranking a three-run blast in the bottom of the 10th with the Indians trailing by two. Gomes finished with four RBI and now has nine RBI in 17 games this season to go along with a cool .951 OPS. He should start seeing a bit more regular playing time.
Stephen Drew (back) returns lineup for BoSox
Stephen Drew | BOS
(May 20, 2013 4:08 PM EDT)
Stephen Drew (back) has returned to the starting lineup for the Red Sox on Monday.
Drew missed back-to-back games over the weekend due to back issue, but it was never a major concern. The 30-year-old is hitting .238/.336/.410 with three home runs, 18 RBI and a .746 OPS through 31 games this season.
Source:
Tim Britton on Twitter
Phils place Mike Adams on the disabled list
Mike Adams | PHI
(May 20, 2013 3:57 PM EDT)
Phillies placed RHP Mike Adams on the 15-day disabled list with a right back strain.
Adams has been battling the injury for close to two weeks and the Phillies finally decided to shut him down for a bit. He's allowed to return before the end of May.
BoSox activate closer Andrew Bailey from DL
Andrew Bailey | BOS
(May 20, 2013 3:51 PM EDT)
Red Sox activated RHP Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list.
Bailey missed three weeks with a right biceps injury. He will take back Boston's ninth-inning role and should be activated in fantasy leagues right out of the gate. The righty had a stellar 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 20/4 K/BB ratio in 12 1/3 innings before going down.
Cueto activated, will start Monday vs. Mets
Johnny Cueto | CIN
(May 20, 2013 3:46 PM EDT)
Reds activated RHP Johnny Cueto from the 15-day disabled list.
Cueto wound up missing a little over one month with a strained right lat and oblique soreness. He will return to the Reds' starting rotation on Monday against the Mets and can be activated immediately in fantasy leagues.
Cozart (illness) sitting out again on Monday
Zack Cozart | CIN
(May 20, 2013 3:01 PM EDT)
Zack Cozart (illness) is not in the Reds' lineup Monday.
Cozart also sat out on Saturday afternoon. Cesar Izturis will start at shortstop Monday against the Mets.
Source:
C. Trent Rosecrans on Twitter
Pierzynski (oblique) expected to return Tues.
A.J. Pierzynski | TEX
(May 20, 2013 2:28 PM EDT)
A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is expected to return to the Rangers' active roster on Tuesday.
Pierzynski played in rehab games on Sunday and Monday and reported feeling fine. The 36-year-old catcher has been out since May 5 with a strained right oblique. He was batting .263/.297/.411 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 26 games before hitting the shelf.
Source:
Anthony Andro on Twitter