NEW YORK — Carlos Delgado had hip surgery Tuesday, and the Mets expect their slugging first baseman to return to the lineup in late July.
“I feel very confident about this,” Mets general manager Omar Minaya said, “but, of course, you don’t know that until the guy goes out there and rehabs.”
The Mets got good news when shortstop Jose Reyes returned to the lineup Tuesday night against the Dodgers after missing five consecutive starts with stiffness in his right calf.
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Giants left-hander Noah Lowry was scheduled to undergo surgery to remove the first rib on his left side, due to symptoms from thoracic outlet syndrome. The team said a prognosis for recovery won’t be determined until after surgery.
• Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis (oblique) finished his rehab assignment and is scheduled to rejoin Boston today against Toronto.
• The Phillies are moving Chan Ho Park (1-1, 7.08 ERA) to their bullpen.
• Athletics third baseman Eric Chavez has a herniated disc and could be facing career-ending surgery if he injures his back again. Chavez was moved from the 15- to the 60-day disabled list.
• Twins outfielder Delmon Young will be out until at least Friday after his mother passed away from cancer Monday.
• The Yankees activated right-hander Brian Bruney from the DL and optioned reliever Edwar Ramirez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
• Rangers all-star center fielder Josh Hamilton (groin) is day to day.
The Associated Press
