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 Farrell said Pedroia passed the concussion impact test and that
he also took early batting practice.
--The Pittsburgh Pirates designated outfielder Michael Martinez for
assignment.
Martinez managed only five hits in 39 at-bats in 28 games for the
Pirates, driving in two runs.
---Atlanta Braves left fielder Justin Upton wasn't in the lineup
Wednesday after sustaining a bruised triceps muscle when hit on the
left arm by a pitch from right-hander Kyle Kendrick the night
before.
Upton is listed as day-to-day.
---Oakland A's closer Sean Doolittle (strained right intercostal
muscle) played long toss Wednesday as he continued to make solid
progress in his recovery.
"Felt great," A's manager Bob Melvin said of the left-hander, who
has 20 saves this season. "Tomorrow he'll be off, and we'll see
where we are with him on Friday. But encouraging to see that he
feels as good as he does."
Doolittle is eligible to be activated from the disabled list on
Monday.
---Seattle Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said he will decide
Thursday whether to skip struggling right-hander Chris Young's start
in the rotation Saturday.
McClendon watched Young throw a bullpen session before Wednesday's
game. He said his decision will be based on whether he's convinced
that Young is healthy.
"That's the only factor that really comes into play," McClendon
said. "His bullpen was good, threw the ball good."
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---Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche didn't play for the
second straight game because of lower back tightness.
LaRoche, listed as day to day, aggravated his back in Monday's win.
---With St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Michael Wacha returning to the
rotation Thursday night in Milwaukee, it means that trade deadline
acquisition Justin Masterson is being demoted to the bullpen.
The right-handed Masterson is 2-3 with a 7.90 ERA in six starts, only
one of which was a quality start.
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