- The Dodgers were hit by more injuries on Friday. Don Mattingly said he expects an infielder and a reliever to be called up from the minors for Saturday's game.
- According to the North County Times, the Padres have money to spend in the upcoming draft: "Padres general manager Jed Hoyer said Friday that the team has budgeted accordingly for a draft in which the team has five of the top 58 picks."
- Pablo Sandoval began a rehabbing assignment in Single-A San Jose on Friday. When asked when Sandoval return, manager Bruce Bochy said: "I don't want to put a day on it, but around five games, 20-30 at-bats (of rehab). We'll keep evaluating him. If we think he needs a little bit longer, he'll stay down there."
- Gas Lamp Ball summarized an interview that GM Jed Hoyer had with XX Sports Radio.
- Jorge De La Rosa's Tommy John surgery went as well as expected, according to manager Jim Tracy. In other news, Aaron Cook is ready to return after his final rehab outing.
- AZ Snake Pit did a Q&A with Greg Amsinger and Harold Reynolds on the upcoming draft.
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