Jul 21
The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Sweeney (knee) took batting practice Monday, July 21. It is not known when he will be able to start a running program.
Jul 21
DH Mike Sweeney, who had arthroscopic surgery on both knees in June, ran for the first time on Saturday and he said it went well. Sweeney is eligible to come off the 60-day DL on July 28 and he said he expects to be ready or very close to ready at that point. The A's have lacked much right-handed threat with Frank Thomas (quadriceps) and Sweeney both out.
Jul 21
Sweeney, who had surgery on both knees June 11, took batting practice Monday. It hasn't been determined when he will begin a running program.
Advice: Sweeney underwent arthroscopic surgery on both knees on June 11 and was expected to miss four to six weeks. The injury appears to be keeping him out longer than expected, so continue to monitor the developments.
