Player Notes

Evan Longoria is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
Advice: Longoria will serve as the DH on Friday, and there's a chance he could stay there throughout the weekend series against the Royals. Monitor the situation closely in fantasy leagues.
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Jeremy Hellickson told reporters that Alex Cobb was "acting normal" in the hospital on Saturday night.
Advice: "He's the same old Cobb right now," said Hellickson. "He's laughing and joking." Cobb was carted off the field on a stretcher Saturday after taking an Eric Hosmer line drive off the right side of his head. The right-hander has been diagnosed with a "mild" concussion and will remain at Bayfront Medical Center overnight for observation. He seems likely to sit out for at least a week.
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Joakim Soria (elbow) successfully threw live batting practice on the field before Friday's game.
Advice: He will throw another session on Monday, and will then be reassessed by the team. If all goes well then, he could be cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment. The Rangers are hoping that he'll be able to rejoin their bullpen at some point in the next month. While he won't be an option initially, he could soon work his way into a primary setup role behind Joe Nathan.
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Brandon Morrow (forearm) threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session Friday.
Advice: Morrow has been sidelined since May 28 with a right forearm strain. He's scheduled to pitch in a game on Monday, though it isn't clear whether it will be a simulated game or an official rehab start. Either way, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons believes that he won't need more than two rehab stars before coming off the disabled list. It sounds like a return before the end of the month is realistic.
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Matt Kemp (hamstring) will not be activated during the Dodgers' current roadtrip.
Advice: That means we can rule out his return until at least June 24. Kemp was originally aiming to return sooner, but the Dodgers slowed down his timetable after he had a minor setback last weekend.
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Red Sox optioned RHP Alex Wilson to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Advice: Wilson took the loss in Thursday's extra innings game, giving up a run over 2 1/3 innings. The Red Sox needed a fresh arm and have summoned Rubby De La Rosa.

J.A. Happ (head) threw a bullpen session last week.
Advice: It's the first time he's thrown from a mound since he was injured in the scary incident in Tampa. Happ is still weeks away from a return, but he's obviously making some progress.
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Scott Atchison (elbow) could rejoin the Mets for Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.
Advice: Atchison is currently on a rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton and expects to return early next week. The veteran right-hander has been sidelined since May 14 with inflammation in his right elbow.
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Denard Span (foot) is not in the Nationals' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.
Advice: Span fouled a ball off his foot on Sunday. He's hoping to be back in the lineup Tuesday. Jeff Kobernus will start in center field versus the Phillies.
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Shelby Miller left Monday's start against the Cubs after five innings with a right leg cramp.
Advice: Miller was examined by trainers after stretching out his calf on the mound with one out in the fifth. He stayed in and retired the next two hitters but was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the frame. The youngster should be fine for his next outing, which will come against the Rangers this weekend. He tossed five scoreless innings on two hits and two walks while striking out five before exiting.
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David Price (triceps) is slated to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday.
Advice: It will come after he plays catch on Sunday and again on Monday from a greater distance. It looked like Price might return earlier than expected after an impressive simulated game last Thursday, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen since there's still no timetable for when he'll begin a rehab assignment.
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Clay Buchholz (neck) has been scratched from his start Tuesday against the Rays.
Advice: Buchholz was scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday, but still isn't 100 percent and could be placed on the disabled list. Felix Doubront will start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader on regular rest. The Red Sox are also considering Alfredo Aceves and Rubby De La Rosa as spot starters.
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Felipe Paulino (elbow) was scratched from a scheduled rehab start on Sunday due to back stiffness.
Advice: The Royals are viewing it as a minor setback, as Paulino could be ready to return to the hill on Wednesday. "We want to see him have a good side session and a functional return on fielding his position," trainer Nick Kenney said, "for us to feel comfortable with him pitching on Wednesday." Paulino tossed five scoreless innings in his first rehab outing last week.
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Astros manager Bo Porter suggested Friday that Justin Maxwell (hand) may not be the starting center fielder when he returns from the disabled list.
Advice: Maxwell is still locked into a starting job, but could be used in one of the corner outfield spots. "I'm going to say that he will start. I'm not going to say it will be at center field," Porter said. "Brandon Barnes has done a great job there. He will warrant some continued playing time. That's why we've had Maxwell play some places beside center field [during his rehab assignment]."
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