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Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Eaton is expected to visit Dr. James Andrews Tuesday, who will re-evaluate his left elbow.

Eaton's latest MRI showed some fluid around the UCL, but the exams did not show any structural damage. If Andrews confirms the diagnosis, then Eaton will be shut down for 2-3 weeks before re-starting his rehab assignment.

Royals third baseman Miguel Tejada hit his second home run of the year Friday against the Angels while drawing a start at third base. He also homered in his last start, which came on Monday against the Astros.

Tejada has hit .323/.364/.548 in 31 at-bats for the Royals. He could start to see more playing time if Mike Moustakas can't turn it around at the plate.

Rays manager Joe Maddon said after Friday's game that he doesn't anticipate having a discussion to remove starting pitcher Roberto Hernandez from the rotation, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Hernandez has allowed 10 earned runs in six innings over his last two starts. Considering the Rays have multiple quality pitching prospects that appear close to being major-league ready, Hernandez will likely have to turn things around soon if he hopes to remain in the rotation long-term.

Diamondbacks starting pitcher Daniel Hudson, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, will pitch in another extended spring game on Wednesday.

Barring any setbacks, Hudson could be nearing the start of his minor-league rehab assignment, according to MLB.com. He is expected to return at some point near the All-Star break.

"Just depends on how I bounce back," Hudson said. "It's just day by day at this point. Just see how I feel and go from there. There's really no set schedule, except for when I'm supposed to throw. And if need an extra day, we'll take an extra day, or if I need an extra five days, we'll take an extra five days."

Yankees outfielder Brennan Boesch was packing his bags Friday night, making it likely he'll rejoin the Yankees in the wake of Curtis Granderson's injury, the Scranton Times-Tribune reports.

Boesch hit .209/.244/.419 with two home runs in 43 at-bats for the Yankees earlier this season. He hit .208/.367/.250 in 24 at-bats with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

After serving as the designated hitter for three-straight games, the Orioles' Adam Jones returned to center field Friday, going 2 for 5 with his eighth home run. Jones, who has dealt with a sore groin this week, has home runs in each of his last two games.

Jones has hit .317/.349/.510 in 202 at-bats.

Astros closer Jose Veras suffered his third blown save of the season by allowing a three-run home run in the ninth inning Friday against the A's. Veras is 0-3 with a 4.50 ERA after the loss.

Veras had converted six-straight save opportunities heading into Friday, but he walked two before giving up the home run. It was the second home run Veras has allowed this season.

Athletics closer Grant Balfour walked two Friday but was able to pitch a scoreless ninth inning for his 10th save. Balfour struck out one and lowered his ERA to 1.40.

Balfour has 28-straight saves dating to last year, and he hasn't allowed a run in 7 1/3 innings in May.

Astros starting pitcher Erik Bedard walked five and hit a batter against the A's Friday. He surrendered two earned runs on four hits while striking out four in five innings and was in line for a win before a blown save.

Bedard set a season-high for walks. He takes a 5.68 ERA to Colorado Wednesday.

Athletics starting pitcher Tommy Milone allowed five earned runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out five in seven innings Friday against the Astros. He was saved from a loss when the A's scored three runs in the ninth inning to win 6-5.

All five runs off Milone came in the fifth inning when he surrendered two home runs. It was the second time in three games Milone gave up five earned runs. He has a 3.80 ERA and 54:12 K:BB ratio in 64 innings, and he'll face the Giants in San Francisco Wednesday.