Johnny Cueto has made four underwhelming, largely forgettable starts since coming off the disabled list July 5.
When he makes his fifth is suddenly TBD.
Cueto was candid with reporters after Saturday's start against the Brewers -- a four-inning, eight-hit, four-run outing -- saying he still experiences pain in his right pitching elbow with every pitch.
“I keep telling you guys and keep telling myself I’m fine, but in reality I’m not,” he told reporters after the game.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy voiced concern about the right-hander.
“I’ve got to be honest, sure, there’s concern there," Bochy said Saturday.
Cueto will meet with team doctors on Sunday, after which more should be known about the pain and his outlook. Bochy indicated Saturday that Cueto is likely to miss at least his next start due to the situation.
It's no coincidence that Cueto only recently returned from a two-month-plus stay on the disabled list for a sprained right elbow, the same elbow that is once again giving him problems. That time, Cueto rehabbed the injury.
The hope is certainly that this time -- if it is related to the elbow -- he can do the same, instead of undergoing surgery to fix whatever the issue might be. But that's all conjecture until we know what he's facing. Stay tuned.
Holliday Inks Minors Deal With Rockies
Matt Holliday spent some of the best years of his career in Colorado, where the beer flows like wine.
Now, he's hoping to find the fountain of youth flowing as well.
Holliday signed a minor league deal, pending a physical, with the Rockies on Saturday, the same organization that drafted him and which he led to a National League pennant in 2007.
"I always enjoyed my time in Colorado," Holliday told Thomas Harding of MLB.com. "Even during the 10 years that I've been gone I always kept in touch with a lot of the people and players. I've always had an affection for the organization. I've always thought if I had the chance to go back, it would be real special."
Holliday is expected to undergo a physical Sunday before reporting to Grand Junction, the Rockies' rookie-level club. He'll get up to speed there before moving to Triple-A Albuquerque to start playing in games.
What he's got left is anybody's guess. The 38-year-old remained in pristine physical shape until the end, but he struggled last year with the Yankees, batting .231/.316/.432 in 105 games. He was unable to catch on anywhere this past offseason, instead taking a job as an analyst with MLB Network Radio.
Also unclear is the utility Holliday could provide the Rockies. Injuries have struck outfielder David Dahl, but the Gerardo Parra-Charlie Blackmon-Carlos Gonzalez outfield, with Ian Desmond at first base, has served the club well for most of the year.
The front office should shed more light on the motivation for the signing, and the club's plan for the veteran, once it becomes official Sunday.
Altuve Goes on DL For First Time In Career
There's a first time for everything.
And for all-everything second baseman Jose Altuve, there's a first time on the disabled list. That day came Saturday, when Altuve was placed on the 10-day DL with right knee discomfort.
"Basic things, like walking and to go down the stairs, it feels good," Altuve said after Saturday's game. "I haven't done anything more than that. Like I said, the doctor came, checked on me, and he said it was better to get it done.
"If they think it's better to go on the DL for the team and for me, in order to come back healthy and strong, we've got to go there and do it," Altuve added.
Altuve hadn't played since he left Wednesday's game with the discomfort, so he's eligible to return late next week. The team made his stint retroactive to Thursday, further suggesting his first time won't be a long time on the shelf.
National League Quick Hits: Noah Syndergaard (illness) is on track to return from the disabled list Wednesday. Syndergaard has a rare case of hand, foot and mouth disease that forced him on the disabled list July 22, but it sounds like the ailment won't hold him down for too long. The Mets have a day game Wednesday against the Nationals. Syndergaard this year has a 2.89 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 83/15 K/BB ratio over 74 2/3 innings of work ... Cardinals acquired LHP Chasen Shreve and RHP Giovanny Gallegos from the Yankees for 1B Luke Voit and international signing bonus pool money. With Zach Britton now in New York, Shreve became an expendable member of the Yanks' bullpen. The return -- a minor league first baseman and bonus pool money, although it wasn't disclosed how much -- still feels a little light for a reliever who's held down a spot in a very good bullpen, but there's certainly room for interpretation. Shreve holds a 4.26 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 46/18 K/BB ratio through 38 innings of work this year ... Travis Shaw started at second base and batted fifth for the Brewers in Saturday's game against the Giants. The action at the keystone was the first of Shaw's major league career, and he made it through without incident. The move was part of the Brewers' willingness to acquire Mike Moustakas from the Royals on Friday, adding a power bat to their lineup without losing Shaw's production. How it goes defensive will be a work in progress, likely. Shaw is hitting .243/.341/.462 with 19 homers and 59 RBI this season ... Pirates recalled OF Austin Meadows from Triple-A Indianapolis. Meadows was demoted in mid-July for lack of playing time -- a healthy outfield of Corey Dickerson, Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco was producing, pushing Meadows to the bench -- but a hamstring injury to Dickerson has opened the door for Meadows' return. He should get regular playing time in Dickerson's absence, too, although Jose Osuna was also recalled Saturday, and he can also man a corner outfield spot when needed. The 23-year-old Meadows hit .298/.333/.477 in his first go-round with the club ... Marcell Ozuna went 3-for-4 with a grand slam to help the Cardinals best the Cubs 6-2 on Saturday. Jose Quintana got himself into trouble in the first inning, walking in a run, ahead of Ozuna stepping to the dish. The 27-year-old compounded Quintana's issues by launching a full count breaking ball over the left-center wall to extend the Cards' lead. The homer was Ozuna's first since June 16, somehow, giving him 11 on the year. It's been a forgettable first year in St. Louis for the outfielder, who's hitting just .269/.312/.384 overall in his new digs.
American League Quick Hits: Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Rafael Devers will likely be placed on the disabled list for a hamstring injury. "Looks that way," Cora said after Saturday's game, during which the third baseman strained his left hamstring on a bunt early in the game and felt it tightening while running the bases in the ninth inning. He'll be re-evaluated Sunday, but it sounds as though he's headed for the shelf. Circle back around Sunday for an update ... Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports that the Padres have continued to have discussions with the Rays regarding right-hander Chris Archer. Passan notes that the two sides have made some progress towards a deal, but the Padres seem to still be balking at the high asking price. Later Saturday it was reported by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times that the club was to the point of assessing offers for the right-hander. It certainly seems like a question of when, and to whom, Archer is dealt, and less a question of if ... Rougned Odor went 5-for-5 with two solo home runs -- one of the inside-the-park variety -- three runs scored and a double in Saturday's 7-3 Astros. He's up to nine home runs on the year, now, with his RBI tally creeping up to 30. After a dreadful stat to the season, Odor's finally started to put it together and is now the owner of a .270/.343/.437 triple-slash in 263 at-bats ... Trey Mancini went 4-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored as the Orioles trounced the Rays on Saturday. He thumped a two-run dinger off starter Ryne Stanek in the second inning and singled three times in the ballgame. It was the first four-hit game of the outfielder's career. He had a great game today but it has not been a pretty season for Mancini, who is slashing just .229/.302/.377 with 13 homers and 29 RBI in 398 plate appearances ... Joey Rickard went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI and three runs scored as the Orioles took the Rays out behind the woodshed for an 11-2 beating on Saturday. The big game boosted his line to .214/.281/.410 with six homers and 18 RBI on the season ... Leury Garcia hit a three-run triple as part of a five-run eighth inning, and the White Sox came back to best the Blue Jays 9-5 on Saturday. After the Sox had taken the lead earlier in the frame, Garcia stepped to the dish with the sacks jacked looking to add on. He did just that, slapping a ball down the left field line that bounded into the corner and allowed all three runs to score. Garcia finished 2-for-4 with four RBI in the contest. The versatile 27-year-old has quietly been a very good regular for the Sox, batting .286/.314/.410 with four homers and 10 steals in 66 games.
When he makes his fifth is suddenly TBD.
Cueto was candid with reporters after Saturday's start against the Brewers -- a four-inning, eight-hit, four-run outing -- saying he still experiences pain in his right pitching elbow with every pitch.
“I keep telling you guys and keep telling myself I’m fine, but in reality I’m not,” he told reporters after the game.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy voiced concern about the right-hander.
“I’ve got to be honest, sure, there’s concern there," Bochy said Saturday.
Cueto will meet with team doctors on Sunday, after which more should be known about the pain and his outlook. Bochy indicated Saturday that Cueto is likely to miss at least his next start due to the situation.
It's no coincidence that Cueto only recently returned from a two-month-plus stay on the disabled list for a sprained right elbow, the same elbow that is once again giving him problems. That time, Cueto rehabbed the injury.
The hope is certainly that this time -- if it is related to the elbow -- he can do the same, instead of undergoing surgery to fix whatever the issue might be. But that's all conjecture until we know what he's facing. Stay tuned.
Holliday Inks Minors Deal With Rockies
Matt Holliday spent some of the best years of his career in Colorado, where the beer flows like wine.
Now, he's hoping to find the fountain of youth flowing as well.
Holliday signed a minor league deal, pending a physical, with the Rockies on Saturday, the same organization that drafted him and which he led to a National League pennant in 2007.
"I always enjoyed my time in Colorado," Holliday told Thomas Harding of MLB.com. "Even during the 10 years that I've been gone I always kept in touch with a lot of the people and players. I've always had an affection for the organization. I've always thought if I had the chance to go back, it would be real special."
Holliday is expected to undergo a physical Sunday before reporting to Grand Junction, the Rockies' rookie-level club. He'll get up to speed there before moving to Triple-A Albuquerque to start playing in games.
What he's got left is anybody's guess. The 38-year-old remained in pristine physical shape until the end, but he struggled last year with the Yankees, batting .231/.316/.432 in 105 games. He was unable to catch on anywhere this past offseason, instead taking a job as an analyst with MLB Network Radio.
Also unclear is the utility Holliday could provide the Rockies. Injuries have struck outfielder David Dahl, but the Gerardo Parra-Charlie Blackmon-Carlos Gonzalez outfield, with Ian Desmond at first base, has served the club well for most of the year.
The front office should shed more light on the motivation for the signing, and the club's plan for the veteran, once it becomes official Sunday.
Altuve Goes on DL For First Time In Career
There's a first time for everything.
And for all-everything second baseman Jose Altuve, there's a first time on the disabled list. That day came Saturday, when Altuve was placed on the 10-day DL with right knee discomfort.
"Basic things, like walking and to go down the stairs, it feels good," Altuve said after Saturday's game. "I haven't done anything more than that. Like I said, the doctor came, checked on me, and he said it was better to get it done.
"If they think it's better to go on the DL for the team and for me, in order to come back healthy and strong, we've got to go there and do it," Altuve added.
Altuve hadn't played since he left Wednesday's game with the discomfort, so he's eligible to return late next week. The team made his stint retroactive to Thursday, further suggesting his first time won't be a long time on the shelf.
National League Quick Hits: Noah Syndergaard (illness) is on track to return from the disabled list Wednesday. Syndergaard has a rare case of hand, foot and mouth disease that forced him on the disabled list July 22, but it sounds like the ailment won't hold him down for too long. The Mets have a day game Wednesday against the Nationals. Syndergaard this year has a 2.89 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 83/15 K/BB ratio over 74 2/3 innings of work ... Cardinals acquired LHP Chasen Shreve and RHP Giovanny Gallegos from the Yankees for 1B Luke Voit and international signing bonus pool money. With Zach Britton now in New York, Shreve became an expendable member of the Yanks' bullpen. The return -- a minor league first baseman and bonus pool money, although it wasn't disclosed how much -- still feels a little light for a reliever who's held down a spot in a very good bullpen, but there's certainly room for interpretation. Shreve holds a 4.26 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 46/18 K/BB ratio through 38 innings of work this year ... Travis Shaw started at second base and batted fifth for the Brewers in Saturday's game against the Giants. The action at the keystone was the first of Shaw's major league career, and he made it through without incident. The move was part of the Brewers' willingness to acquire Mike Moustakas from the Royals on Friday, adding a power bat to their lineup without losing Shaw's production. How it goes defensive will be a work in progress, likely. Shaw is hitting .243/.341/.462 with 19 homers and 59 RBI this season ... Pirates recalled OF Austin Meadows from Triple-A Indianapolis. Meadows was demoted in mid-July for lack of playing time -- a healthy outfield of Corey Dickerson, Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco was producing, pushing Meadows to the bench -- but a hamstring injury to Dickerson has opened the door for Meadows' return. He should get regular playing time in Dickerson's absence, too, although Jose Osuna was also recalled Saturday, and he can also man a corner outfield spot when needed. The 23-year-old Meadows hit .298/.333/.477 in his first go-round with the club ... Marcell Ozuna went 3-for-4 with a grand slam to help the Cardinals best the Cubs 6-2 on Saturday. Jose Quintana got himself into trouble in the first inning, walking in a run, ahead of Ozuna stepping to the dish. The 27-year-old compounded Quintana's issues by launching a full count breaking ball over the left-center wall to extend the Cards' lead. The homer was Ozuna's first since June 16, somehow, giving him 11 on the year. It's been a forgettable first year in St. Louis for the outfielder, who's hitting just .269/.312/.384 overall in his new digs.
American League Quick Hits: Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Rafael Devers will likely be placed on the disabled list for a hamstring injury. "Looks that way," Cora said after Saturday's game, during which the third baseman strained his left hamstring on a bunt early in the game and felt it tightening while running the bases in the ninth inning. He'll be re-evaluated Sunday, but it sounds as though he's headed for the shelf. Circle back around Sunday for an update ... Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports that the Padres have continued to have discussions with the Rays regarding right-hander Chris Archer. Passan notes that the two sides have made some progress towards a deal, but the Padres seem to still be balking at the high asking price. Later Saturday it was reported by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times that the club was to the point of assessing offers for the right-hander. It certainly seems like a question of when, and to whom, Archer is dealt, and less a question of if ... Rougned Odor went 5-for-5 with two solo home runs -- one of the inside-the-park variety -- three runs scored and a double in Saturday's 7-3 Astros. He's up to nine home runs on the year, now, with his RBI tally creeping up to 30. After a dreadful stat to the season, Odor's finally started to put it together and is now the owner of a .270/.343/.437 triple-slash in 263 at-bats ... Trey Mancini went 4-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored as the Orioles trounced the Rays on Saturday. He thumped a two-run dinger off starter Ryne Stanek in the second inning and singled three times in the ballgame. It was the first four-hit game of the outfielder's career. He had a great game today but it has not been a pretty season for Mancini, who is slashing just .229/.302/.377 with 13 homers and 29 RBI in 398 plate appearances ... Joey Rickard went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI and three runs scored as the Orioles took the Rays out behind the woodshed for an 11-2 beating on Saturday. The big game boosted his line to .214/.281/.410 with six homers and 18 RBI on the season ... Leury Garcia hit a three-run triple as part of a five-run eighth inning, and the White Sox came back to best the Blue Jays 9-5 on Saturday. After the Sox had taken the lead earlier in the frame, Garcia stepped to the dish with the sacks jacked looking to add on. He did just that, slapping a ball down the left field line that bounded into the corner and allowed all three runs to score. Garcia finished 2-for-4 with four RBI in the contest. The versatile 27-year-old has quietly been a very good regular for the Sox, batting .286/.314/.410 with four homers and 10 steals in 66 games.
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