BOSTON — Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis is scheduled to have season-ending surgery for a torn muscle in his right thumb today.
Youkilis is hitting .307 with 19 homers and 62 RBIs.
Strasburg ready to return
PHOENIX — Nationals rookie Stephen Strasburg made it through his simulated game without any problems and appears ready to rejoin the rotation Tuesday against Florida.
The right-hander threw 43 pitches and reported no stiffness in the shoulder that sent him to the disabled list last week.
Footnotes.
The Royals designated outfielder Jose Guillen, who leads the team with 62 RBIs and 16 homer, for assignment and recalled right-hander Philip Humber from Triple-A Omaha.
• Braves pitcher Kris Medlen was placed on the 15-day DL with a partially torn ligament in his right elbow.
• The Giants activated pitcher Todd Wellemeyer (quadriceps) and designated pitcher Denny Bautista for assignment.
• Three-time Cy Young Award winner Pedro Martinez said he plans to stay retired despite offers the past two weeks from several teams.
• Indians catcher Carlos Santana will have season-ending surgery on his injured left knee today.
The Associated Press
