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The Yankees optioned pitcher Ian Kennedy to AAA-Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The Yankees purchased the contract of pitcher Darrell Rasner from AAA-Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The Pirates recalled pitcher Sean Burnett from AAA-Indianapolis.

The Pirates designated pitcher Evan Meek for assignment,

Twins outfielder Carlos Gomez is back in Sunday's lineup after missing Saturday's game with a head injury.

Red Sox first baseman Sean Casey will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday.

Red Sox shortstop Alex Cora will begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday.

Diamondbacks pitcher Doug Davis will begin a rehab assignment on Monday.

Athletics pitcher Rich Harden will make a rehab start on Tuesday.

Royals pitcher John Bale broke his left hand after punching a door at a hotel on Friday.

Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling could begin a throwing program as soon as next week.

Angels third baseman Chone Figgins was sent for an MRI on his right hamstring after Saturday's game. Figgins had been filling in at second base for Howie Kendrick.

Veteran first baseman Julio Franco finally reitred at the age of 49. He played parts of 15 MLB seasons with the White Sox, Rangers, Indians, Brewers, Rays, Braves, and Mets.

The Cubs optioned pitcher Rich Hill to AAA-Iowa. Pitcher Sean Gallagher got called up to take Hill's spot.

The Dodgers optioned third baseman Andy LaRoche to AAA-Las Vegas.

I have not been able to update this due to the lack of time. Here is an update of the major headlines involving the fantasy baseball world.

• The Mariners called up top prospects Jeff Clement and Wladimir Balentien from AAA-Tacoma.
• Diamondbacks pitcher Max Scherzer got called up on Sunday, and pitcher 4 1/3 perfect innings last night against the Astros. He will start on Monday in the place of Edgar Gonzalez.
• The Yankees placed third baseman Alex Rodriguez on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right quadriceps.
• Nationals pitcher Chad Cordero will miss at least a month, possibly 2, with a torn lat.<