NEW YORK — Indians pitcher David Huff was back with the team only a few hours after he was hit above the left ear by Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez’s line drive Saturday and carted off the field.
Huff was taken to a Manhattan hospital for a CT scan, which was negative. The Indians said the left-hander never lost consciousness or experienced memory loss.
Yankees reliever Dave Robertson left in midgame because of a mild lower-back strain.
Hunter hit on hand.
Angels center fielder Torii Hunter left the game against the Mariners with a bruised left hand after getting hit by a pitch from Felix Hernandez. X-rays were negative, and Hunter is day to day. The three-time all-star is batting .272 with seven homers. Footnotes.
The Giants promoted catcher Buster Posey and optioned right-hander Waldis Joaquin to Triple-A Fresno. Also, the team signed free- agent outfielder Pat Burrell to a minor-league contract.
• The Royals placed right- hander Gil Meche (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Victor Marte from Triple-A Omaha.
• The Athletics activated pitcher Brett Anderson (arm) from the DL.
• The Reds placed catcher Ryan Hanigan on the DL with a fractured left thumb and re- instated infielder Paul Janish from the bereavement list.
• The Rangers activated left-hander Matt Harrison (biceps) off the 15-day DL.
• Rays shortstop Jason Bart- lett strained his right hamstring. He is day to day.
• The Cardinals recalled right-hander Adam Ottavino and purchased the contract of left-hander Evan MacLane from Triple-A Memphis.
The Associated Press
