ALBUQUERQUE — Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez, easing back into playing shape after a 50-game drug suspension, played four innings and was hitless in two at-bats Tuesday night for the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes in their 1-0 victory over Nashville (Tenn.).
The capacity crowd of 15,321 was the largest in Albuquerque’s baseball history.
Asked if he was close to playing shape, Ramirez replied: “Not really close. I haven’t played like in 50 days, but I’m going to catch up slowly.”
The slugger is expected to rejoin the Dodgers on July 3 at San Diego.
Halladay close to return
TORONTO — Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay, out since June 12 with a mild groin strain, threw a bullpen session and is scheduled return to the rotation Monday against Tampa Bay.
Footnotes.
Royals center fielder Coco Crisp will have season-ending surgery today on his right shoulder.
• The Padres placed Brain Giles (knee) on the 15-day disabled list and activated fellow outfielder Scott Hairston (biceps).
• The Diamondbacks placed catcher Chris Snyder (back) on the DL and promoted Luke Carlin from Triple-A Reno.
• Oakland left-hander Josh Outman (elbow) will miss his start today.
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