Baldelli's return in question?

CF Rocco Baldell may not be returning to the Rays lineup by Friday after all.
Baldelli tweaked his troubling left hamstring leaving the batter's box in his fifth and final at-bat Monday at Triple-A Durham, and will be re-evaluated on Tuesday in Durham.
Baldelli has been out since mid-May with a left hamstring strain, and the Rays were hoping to have him play four games at Durham and activate him on Friday. If the latest tweak is serious, his return could be put off for weeks.

Also, RHP Edwin Jackson is said to be "fine" after leaving Monday's game with cramping in his right hand, from the tip of his index finger into his forearm. He left the game in the fifth, and Jason Hammel ended up getting the win.

Comments

[ndirish23]

They should have traded him when they had the chance and when he had some value. Right now he is just a guy with promise who can't stay on the field. I played minor league baseball and I have NEVER seen a guy so young with so many injuries. There is definitely a problem in the way he trains.

[JC]

If the Rays ever needed patience, it is with Rocco. Having watched this player very closely, it is a fact he is a major talent---a world class talent. Even if it takes all season for him to get right, it would be worth it. Hopefully, the Rays can get some insurance for this season. The idea of trading him is crazy. Look at Ken Griffey, Jr. He was hurt for almost 4 years. Now, he is having a monster year at age 38. This guy is not like Dukes, as we need this guy around---he never caused any problems.

[Michael DeAngelis]

I guess Rocco is having hamstring problems and they wont go away. I was hoping they would trade him and get some pitching in return. It doesnt look like someone will want him with all the problems he has every year. I look forward to Upton coming back, he can play centerfield and with Young and Gomes to play right field. I heard this am that they want to trade Wiggington, what are they thinking.