Braves activate OF Diaz from DL

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06/29/2010 - Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Matt Diaz from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday.

Diaz, who was placed on the DL on May 15 and underwent surgery on his infected right thumb shortly after, takes the roster spot of rookie outfielder Jason Heyward. The first-year sensation was put on the 15-day DL on Monday due to a deep bone bruise in his left thumb.

Heyward underwent an MRI on the thumb Monday morning and had it placed in a cast Tuesday, which he will wear for one week. The club said surgery will not be required and he's not expected to return until after the All-Star break. He is currently the second-leading vote-getter amongst National League outfielders for the upcoming All-Star game.

The standout 20-year-old is second on the club with 11 home runs and 45 runs batted in while hitting .251 through 71 games.

Diaz, 32, had been scuffling prior to the injury, hitting only .178 with five runs batted in over 26 games this season.

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El Duque expected to throw Tuesday

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.

Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.

El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.

MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds. 

Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.

New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.

Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''

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