Astros to reevaluate George Springer over the weekend - MLB

Astros outfielder suffered a minor setback in a rehab game on Wednesday, but it is only considered minor. Springer has received treatment today, and the Astros plan to reevaluate the rookie over the weekend, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Springer suffered his initial quad injury just before the All-Star break and landed on the 15-day disabled list on July 23, playing in just two games out of the break. The Astros are hoping to activate him soon, assuming they don’t get any bad news with his weekend evaluation. Manager Bo Porter says Springer could serve as the DH occasionally when he returns. Springer has a .231/.336/.468 with 20 home runs and 51 RBI on the season.

“It’s extremely frustrating,” Springer said. “I want to be out there. I’ve watched every game, and it’s extremely frustrating.”

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LOS ANGELES — Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson, and Tommy Kahnle were activated by the New York Yankees ahead of their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York cleared three roster spots after a 1-0 loss at Seattle, optioning infielder-outfielders Oswaldo Cabrera and Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre along with left-hander Matt Krook.

Stanton, Donaldson and Kahnle all played in a rehab game for Double-A Somerset. Stanton was hitless in three at-bats in his first appearance since injuring his left hamstring on April 15.

Donaldson went 1 for 4 in his fourth rehab game as he comes back from a strained right hamstring originally sustained on April 5.

Kahnle pitched one inning, giving up one run and one hit and walking two. He has been out since spring training with right biceps tendinitis.

Aaron Boone said he wasn’t concerned about Stanton returning after playing in just one rehab game. He did say that Stanton likely will be a designated hitter for a couple of weeks after rejoining the Yankees.

New York is missing centerfielder Harrison Bader, who strained his right hamstring against the Mariners and went on the injured list the next day.

Left-hander Carlos Rodón, sidelined since spring training by a sore left forearm and an ailing back, was transferred to the 60-day injured list.