TAMPA, Fla. — Derek Jeter is set to rejoin the Yankees on Monday in his return from a calf injury.
The shortstop said Thursday he will play minor- league rehab games Saturday and Sunday at Double-A Trenton and be with the Yankees for a series in Cleveland.
“I feel good now,” Jeter said after working out at the Yankees’ minor-league complex. “I feel a lot better. I’m ready to get out of here.”
The team captain is six hits shy of 3,000. A return next week could put him on track to reach the milestone at Yankee Stadium during a four-game series against the Rays from July 7-10.
• Converted reliever Mark Prior, on the DL at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre because of a strained groin, could throw batting practice Saturday.
• Right-hander Rafael Soriano, out with right elbow inflammation, has started long toss sessions.
Hamels hit in glove hand, leaves start
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies starter Cole Hamels was hit in the glove hand by Adrian Gonzalez’s liner in the fourth inning of Philadelphia’s loss to the Red Sox and soon left.
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said Hamels suffered a “real good bruise” between his thumb and his palm, but X-rays were negative and the left-hander is expected to make his next start.
Red Sox designate Cameron; Youkilis sidelined
PHILADELPHIA — The Red Sox designated outfielder Mike Cameron, for assignment and recalled infielder Yamaico Navarro from Triple-A Pawtucket.
The Red Sox have 10 days to trade or release Cameron, who was batting .149 with three home runs and nine RBIs in 33 games.
Also, Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis is day to day because of a sore left foot. He fouled a ball off it in Wednesday night’s loss to the Phillies. X-rays were negative.
Footnotes.
Twins outfielder Jason Kubel felt discomfort in his sore left foot after making a play in the outfield for Single-A Fort Myers and was removed from the game as a precaution. He will be re-evaluated today.
• Mets outfielder Willie Harris has been put on the bereavement list after his wife went into premature labor and their baby died.
• Tigers left-hander Phil Coke (1-8, 4.91 ERA) is moving back to the bullpen after struggling in his first half-season as a starter.
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