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MLB roundup: Rockies' Morneau returns from DL

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[July 30, 2014]  The Sports Xchange
 
 The Colorado Rockies activated first baseman Justin Morneau and left-hander Boone Logan from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday and called up rookie infielder Cristhian Adames from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Morneau was sidelined with a strained neck and Logan was sidelined because of diverticulitis.

In order to make room on the 25-man roster, right-hander Brooks Brown, right-hander Chad Bettis and first baseman Ben Paulsen were optioned to Colorado Springs before the Rockies' game Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs.

Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzski, who's on the 15-day disabled list with a hip flexor strain, will resume baseball-related activities on Wednesday during his rehab work.

---Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth did not start Tuesday night's game against the Miami Marlins because of a swollen right ankle.

Nationals manager Matt Williams said he is hoping Werth can start Wednesday. Outfielder Nate McLouth, who entered Tuesday batting just .180, started in place of Werth.
 


---Detroit Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos was a late scratch for Tuesday night's game against the Chicago White Sox because of a right index finger contusion.

Tigers manager Brad Ausmus adjusted his lineup by inserting J.D. Martinez in right field and moving Miguel Cabrera from first base to third, Victor Martinez from designated hitter to first and Torii Hunter from right field to designated hitter.

---Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp underwent an MRI in Oakland on Monday, the results of which revealed no additional damage to the sore neck that has plagued him this season.

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Crisp should avoid a trip to the disabled list and, after additional rest through the balance of the series with the Houston Astros, will be re-evaluated when the club returns home.

---The Baltimore Orioles held first baseman Chris Davis out of the lineup and sent him home because of illness before Tuesday night's game against the Angels.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Davis was battling nausea and what goes with it, and that it could be something contagious, so he was sent home.

Steve Pearce started at first base in Davis' place.

---Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jay Bruce was placed on bereavement and right-hander Curtis Partch was recalled from Triple-A Louisville before Tuesday night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

It is Partch's fifth stint with the Reds this season. Bruce is eligible to rejoin the team on Friday.

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