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The Blue Jays shifted second baseman Darwin Barney to third
base and inserted Ryan Goins in at second to replace Donaldson,
who had hit a three-run homer in the third inning.
Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said after the 5-3 loss that
Donaldson has a strained calf and is day to day.
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The Seattle Mariners outrighted catcher Rob Brantly to Triple-A
Tacoma.
Brantly, 26, was designated for assignment on Sunday when the
Mariners set their Opening Day roster.
The Mariners had claimed Brantly off waivers from the Chicago
White Sox on March 12.
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San Francisco Giants outfielder Denard Span was left out of the
starting lineup after being stricken by a flu bug that has been
working its way through the clubhouse. He did pinch hit
Wednesday and struck out.
Span had gone 3-for-8 with a home run, five RBIs, two runs
scored and a stolen base in the first two games of the season.
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Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman (right shoulder
strain) threw 30 pitches on in a simulated game.
The goal is for him to be activated April 19. (Editing by Larry
Fine) ))
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