AL News & Notes (8/27)

New York – Yankees Pitcher Joba Chamberlain said that he doesn’t believe that he’ll need to go on a minor league rehab assignment simply to face hitters before coming off the DL. He’s set to throw 45 pitches in his next session on Thursday.  Joba may be able to return early next week.  It is not set whether Joba will return as a Starter or a Reliever.

Boston – J.D. Drew has been placed on the DL, in response, the Red Sox have traded for Mark Kotsay.  With Drew hitting the shelf, give a look to Cruz or Dickerson, see more in NL News & Notes.

Texas – Josh Hamilton was out of the lineup on Wednesday.  Do not worry, it was due to an abscessed tooth, and should not cause any long-term problems.  It may annoy him, which he should be able to handle with a simple anti-biotic or something of that nature.

Los Angeles – The Angels Chone Figgins’ missed Wednesday’s game with irritation in his left big toe.  The Angels also lost both Howie Kendrick due to a Left Hamstring injury, and Erik Aybar to the same reason.  The severities of these injuries is not known, we will be updating these players statuses Thursday Night.