NEW YORK — White Sox left fielder Carlos Quentin had the soft cast removed from his broken right wrist Wednesday, an encouraging sign the MVP candidate could return for the postseason.
Quentin, out since Sept. 2, had his surgically repaired wrist examined in Chicago while the team was in New York to play the Yankees. The club said the broken bones have lined up but it’s still not fully healed. He will work on range of motion exercises today and Thursday, and is expected to join the White Sox on Friday in Kansas City, Mo.
Footnotes.
Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez left Florida’s game against the Astros because of a left shoulder strain.
• Dodgers first baseman Nomar Garciaparra reinjured his left knee while attempting to score from second on a two-out single in Pittsburgh.
• Brewers starter Ben Sheets left Milwaukee’s game against the Cubs after two innings because of right elbow soreness.
• Austin Kearns (foot), Dmitri Young (back, hip, diabetes), Ronnie Belliard (groin) and Jesus Flores (ankle) are being shut down by the Nationals for the rest of the season.
• Athletics second baseman Mark Ellis will undergo surgery on his right shoulder Friday.
• The Mariners likely will shut down pitcher Jarrod Washburn (abdomen) for the rest of the season.
• Angels center fielder Torii Hunter was scratched from the lineup after getting hit in his right cheekbone by a ball while taking indoor batting practice.
The Associated Press
