Royals lefty Brian Flynn is out eight weeks after sustaining injuries from falling through the roof of a barn.
Stephen Strasburg, who has been sidelined six weeks with an oblique injury, will be activated from the DL and start Saturday for the Nationals against the Rockies.
The Phillies have stepped up their efforts to trade away closer Jonathan Papelbon in recent days, multiple sources told ESPN.com. But there are no indications the team is close to any deal.
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to terms with free-agent relief pitcher Rafael Soriano on a minor league contract, the team announced Tuesday.
Pat Venditte became the first MLB pitcher to throw with both arms since 1995 when he made his debut for the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Ronald Belisario, who will miss the start of the season with a fractured left shoulder which he suffered getting out of a swimming pool.
