MLB rumors, injuries and news roundup for September 15
The Angels became the first time in baseball to clinch a postseason berth this year. There are still nine more playoff spots up for grabs with less than two weeks remaining in the season. Here is a recap of Monday's news from around the league.
RUMORS & TRANSACTIONS
Diamondbacks: 2B Aaron Hill hopes to remain with the team even though he's been losing playing time to younger players this month. (Fox Sports)
Giants: Activated 1B Brandon Belt (concussion) off the disabled list, the club announced.
Red Sox: Heavily scouting Japanese RHP Kenta Maeda, who is expected to be posted this offseason.
INJURY UPDATES
Angels: 1B Albert Pujols left Monday night's game with a left hamstring cramp ... OF Josh Hamilton (shoulder) took batting practice and hopes to return to the lineup soon. (Orange County Register)
Astros: RHP Collin McHugh left Monday's start with a forearm contusion after being hit by a comebacker, the team announced.
Dodgers: An MRI showed only inflammation in LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu's shoulder, though he is not expected to start again this season. (MLB.com)
Giants: OF Angel Pagan was scratched from Monday's game with back stiffness, the club announced ... OF Mike Morse (oblique) was "tentative" while taking batting practice and is still not ready to return to the lineup. (Bay Area News Group)
Indians: UTIL Ryan Raburn will undergo an MRI on his hyper-extended left knee. (MLB.com)
Mets: RHP Matt Harvey (Tommy John surgery) hit 95 mph during his latest bullpen session.
Nationals: OF Bryce Harper left Monday's game with light-headedness and is day-to-day, the team announced ... 3B Ryan Zimmerman (hamstring) went through a full workout on Monday and will play three innings at first base in a simulated game on Tuesday. (Nats Insider)
Padres: RHP Tyson Ross is dealing with general soreness and will have his next start pushed back a few days. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rockies: 3B Nolan Arenado has a chest contusion and will have a precautionary MRI. (Denver Post)
Tigers: RHP Anibal Sanchez (pectoral) threw 25 pitches off a mound and felt fine. (MLB.com)
Twins: An MRI showed only inflammation in LHP Tommy Milone's neck. There is no structural damage. (MLB.com)
Yankees: RHP Masahiro Tanaka (elbow) threw a 65-pitch bullpen sessions and it is "very possible" he will return to the rotation this weekend.
White Sox: 1B Paul Konerko (hand) took batting practice on Monday and hopes to return soon. (CSN Chicago)
MISCELLANY
MLB: Commissioner Bud Selig confirmed MLB and MLBPA will soon meet to discuss a domestic violence policy.
Mets: RHP Jacob deGrom tied a major league record by striking out the first eight batters he faced on Monday.
Phillies: RHP Jonathan Papelbon was suspended seven games after making an obscene gesture towards fans on Sunday. The suspension begins immediately.
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