Injury Updates

Reggie Sanders is set to return to the Royals line up. This comes from an article on the Royals website: “Sanders, who has been out since July 16 with a strained right thigh, tested his legs before Sunday night's game against the Texas Rangers, taking batting practice, running the bases at full speed and doing drills as manager Buddy Bell watched. Sanders felt no pain and performed well, clearing the way for him to be activated Monday or Tuesday.”

Mike Sweeney is having more problems with his back in Wichita. This comes from an article in the Wichita Eagle: “Sweeney, a veteran Kansas City Royals star, joined the Wranglers on Friday as he attempts to rehab his injured back. He left the game after one at-bat. According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Sweeney tweaked his upper back while ducking under a beam in the dugout.” He went on to hit a home run the next night, and Bell is talking about sending Mike to Omaha in the days to come, so let’s hope that Mike’s back holds up.”

Paul Bako is just a few days away from rejoining the Royals. He’s on a rehab assignment in Wichita, working to overcome a torn oblique muscle on his right side.

Zack Greinke turned in a solid performance on Saturday night in Wichita. This comes from the Wranglers’ website: “Zack Greinke fired six shutout innings as visiting Wichita beat Arkansas, 8-2, in the opener of Saturday's doubleheader. Greinke (5-2) held the Travelers (16-20) to three hits—all singles—while striking out five for the third straight start.” Still no word on when or if he’ll back in KC this year.

Scott Elarton is probably done for the season. This comes from the CBS Sportsline.com website: “RHP Scott Elarton may be lost for the season. Royals’ manager Buddy Bell said Elarton ‘is probably going to have something done to his shoulder,’ and that it was probably season-ending.”