May 16
OF Grady Sizemore, who has been on the disabled list all season following back surgery at the start of spring training, took live batting practice Wednesday for the first time since the surgery. Sizemore is eligible to come off the DL on June 3, but Acta said that won't happen. "I doubt that he will be able to meet that date. There is no timetable," manager Manny Acta said.
May 16
Sizemore (back) was able to take some swings in the batting cage Wednesday for the first time since surgery, the team's official site reports.
Recommendation: Sizemore, who is eligible to return from the 60-day DL on June 3, seems likely to need at least a few more weeks beyond that point given his current status. "He swung the bat good, but it's just a start. We're not going to rush anything. He's going to continue his rehab, and I'm anticipating that he's going to go on a rehab assignment where he's going to have plenty of at-bats before he comes up here and plays. I doubt that we'll be able to meet that date," manager Manny Acta said. "I can't sit here and give you a timetable. He has to finish the strengthening program with his legs and then be declared ready to compete. It's not just about baseball."
