Player Notes

Gordon Beckham (hand) hopes to begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Charlotte.
Advice: Beckham had surgery last month to remove the hamate bone from his left hand, but he has increased baseball activities in recent days and is ready to test himself in game action. He figures to rejoin the White Sox by the end of the month.
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John Danks (shoulder) could rejoin the White Sox' rotation next weekend.
Advice: Danks will make what could be his final rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday. The left-hander holds a 3.00 ERA over three rehab outings, but he has a 10/9 K/BB ratio over 18 innings and his velocity remains down. Fantasy owners should take a wait-and-see approach, though he would get a nice first matchup against the Marlins if he returns next weekend.
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Sean Burnett (forearm) is expected to be activated from the disabled list next Tuesday.
Advice: Burnett threw off a mound Thursday for the first time since landing on the DL and had no issues. He'll go out on a short rehab assignment over the weekend.
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Tigers recalled RHP Evan Reed from Triple-A Toledo.
Advice: Reed has posted a 3.00 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 28/7 K/BB ratio in 21 innings this season at the Triple-A level. He should do well in a middle relief role for Detroit.

Rays recalled LHP Jeff Beliveau from Triple-A Durham.
Advice: It's believed Beliveau will be up solely for Sunday, as it's already been confirmed that Jake Odorizzi will be promoted to start in place of David Price on Monday. Beliveau, a lefty, has an underwhelming 4.35 ERA in 10 appearances this season with Durham.

Jered Weaver (elbow) threw four innings in a simulated game Friday and feels ready for a minor league rehab assignment.
Advice: Weaver threw a total of around 80 pitches between the simulated game and his bullpen session. With his extended layoff, he will need 2-3 rehab starts before he's cleared to rejoin the Angels' rotation. He's expected to return in the early part of June.
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David Freese is not in the Cardinals' starting lineup on Wednesday night against the Mets.
Advice: Freese went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts on Tuesday and is now batting just .216/.296/.250 with zero homers in 26 games this season. Matt Carpenter will start at third base and Daniel Descalso will play second.
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Rays recalled LHP Alex Torres from Triple-A Durham.
Advice: Torres will pitch out of the bullpen until the Rays need a starter to replace David Price, who hit the disabled list Thursday with a strained left triceps muscle. Torres had a 2.39 ERA in 37 2/3 innings at Triple-A.

Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Felix Hernandez is "feeling good" a day after leaving his start against the Yankees early after tweaking his back
Advice: Hernandez tweaked his back while fielding a ground ball and turning and throwing to second base in the sixth. He would have come out for the seventh if not for the minor ailment. It's not expected to affect his next start, though. "He's good," Wedge said. "He said it was pretty sore this morning, but he feels good, and [trainer Rick Griffin] felt he got him in a good place after the game last night. He's feeling good today, so we should be fine."
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Aaron Harang has been scratched from his start Thursday vs. the Yankees due to back stiffness.
Advice: Hector Noesi is filling in. The Mariners aren't sure yet whether Harang will need a stint on the 15-day disabled list. He has posted a hideous 7.30 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 24 2/3 innings (five starts) this season for Seattle.
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Fernando Rodney gave up three runs in the ninth to take his third blown save and his second loss Thursday against the Red Sox.
Advice: Rodney walked three to load the bases, got ahead of Will Middlebrooks 0-2 with two outs and then gave up a three-run double on a changeup left over the plate. Afterwards, he couldn't even be bothered to back up home plate. He was left in anyway, but only long enough to walk his fourth hitter of the night. Rodney's command has been an issue all year long, and he had no idea where his fastball was going tonight. His changeup was still working, and it was almost good enough to get him a scoreless inning and a save anyway. Still, he's officially become a problem for the Rays. He probably won't be pulled from the closer's role, but it's something Joe Maddon needs to think about. Joel Peralta would be next in line for saves.

Shane Victorino (back) is not in Friday's lineup against the Twins.
Advice: Victorino felt his back tighten up Thursday after he crashed into the right field fence, so he'll get the night off. There's a chance he could return Saturday.
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Mark Ellis was removed early from Friday's rehab game as a precautionary measure due to poor field conditions.
Advice: Ellis was supposed to play four innings and receive two at bats, but a rainy night at Double-A Chattanooga forced him out after only three innings and one at-bat. It's certainly encouraging news to hear that it wasn't an injury related setback that caused the early exit.
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