Royals lefty Brian Flynn is out eight weeks after sustaining injuries from falling through the roof of a barn.
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.
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.
The Philadelphia Phillies have engaged in discussions to send closer Jonathan Papelbon to the Milwaukee Brewers, according to ESPN sources and multiple media reports.
Tim Lincecum returned to the mound for the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday and threw 1⅔ scoreless innings of relief. However, he left the game with tightness in his lower back and is day to day.
The Detroit Tigers made another move to upgrade their bullpen Friday by agreeing on a one-year contract with free-agent reliever Joel Hanrahan, general manager David Dombrowski announced Friday.
