Chris Carpenter
Pitching coach Dave Duncan and GM John Mozeliak both said that it is possible that Chris Carpenter could be back in the rotation by August 1. |
Carlos Guevara
Carlos Guevara was sent to Triple-A Portland. |
Paul McAnulty
Paul McAnulty cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Portland. |
Chip Ambres
Chip Ambres was quickly recalled from Triple-A Portland and got the start in right field for Brian Giles on Tuesday night. |
Joe Thatcher
Joe Thatcher will take Brett Tomko's place in the Padres bullpen. This is the fourth time this season he has been called up. |
Michael Cuddyer
According to MLB.com, Michael Cuddyer is eligible to return to action on Sunday but a return then seems highly unlikely. He isn't even close to being sent down on a rehab assignment, so a target date for his return is not yet available. |
Francisco Liriano
Francisco Liriano is 6-0 with a 3.37 ERA and a 45:9 K:BB ratio over 42.2 innings since June 1. "It's a great feeling now because everything is working," Liriano told the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. "I think I'm close to where I need to be. I just need to continue doing what I'm doing right now." |
Moises Alou
Alou told the Norwich (Conn.) Bulletin, "There's a pretty good chance I might be (playing for the Mets) Friday. There's a chance I may wait until after the All-Star break, but my goal is to be back in New York this weekend." |
Roy Oswalt
MLB.com reports that Roy Oswalt had a relatively successful mound session on Tuesday, as he tested his left hip one last time before making his Friday start. |
Ryan Zimmerman
The Washington Times reports that Ryan Zimmerman took batting practice on the field Tuesday for the first time since late May. |
