SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — The father of Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal died Sunday from injuries he suffered after being kicked by a horse three weeks ago.
Furcal said his father, Silvino, died in his Caribbean homeland after complications from surgery.
In a phone interview with The Associated Press from the Dominican Republic, Furcal described his late father as his hitting coach and No. 1 fan.
Dodgers manager Joe Torre said Sunday in Boston that he expects Furcal back in the middle of the week. The team put Furcal on the bereavement list Thursday so he could be with his father.
Astros’ Quintero injured.
Houston catcher Humberto Quintero received seven stitches after getting hit in the head with a bat on Andres Blanco’s follow-through in a game against Texas.
Quintero was taken to a hospital for X-rays, but team officials said he was not showing any signs of a concussion.
Footnotes.
Mets manager Jerry Manuel said right-hander John Maine was not feeling well and will be re-evaluated before going forward with his rehabilitation for a shoulder injury.
Manuel would not say what was wrong with Maine, who has been on the disabled list since May 21 because of shoulder weakness.
• Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos said outfielder Travis Snider, out since May 15 with a sore right wrist, will likely be sidelined until after the all-star break.
• The Mariners activated shortstop Jack Wilson from the disabled list and optioned infielder Matt Tuiasosopo to Triple-A Tacoma.
• The Detroit Tigers optioned struggling right-hander Rick Porcello to Triple-A Toledo.
The Associated Press
