Royals activate, start RHP Meche (AP)

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:15:03 +0000

The Kansas City Royals have activated right-hander Gil Meche from the 15-day disabled list to start Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Meche was placed on the disabled list July 18 with a lower back strain. He was 4-9 with a 4.50 ERA in his first 19 starts of the season. Kansas City's opening day starter is making his first start since July 11.

Astros RHP Oswalt suffers back injury (AP)

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:15:49 +0000

Houston Astros right-hander Roy Oswalt left Tuesday night's game against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning because of a left lower back strain. Oswalt pitched a scoreless first inning then struck out the first two batters he faced in the second. After throwing a 1-1 pitch to Alfonso Soriano, catcher Ivan Rodriguez noticed something was wrong with Oswalt and met with him on the mound.

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Royals activate, start RHP Meche (AP)

Astros RHP Oswalt suffers back injury (AP)