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Post by John on Jun 30, 2006 18:23:07 GMT -4
Twins' Stewart off DL; struggling White to begin rehab stint June 30, 2006 CBS SportsLine.com wire reports MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Shannon Stewart from the disabled list on Friday and sent struggling Rondell White to the DL so he can start a minor league rehab assignment.
Stewart has missed the past six weeks with a painful plantar fascia problem in his left foot, an injury that can linger for a long time in athletes without proper rest. He played in five games this week for Triple-A Rochester.
Rookie Jason Kubel has been playing well as the regular left fielder, so Stewart will likely spend most of his time as the designated hitter.
White was signed to be Minnesota's DH this season, but the veteran outfielder was bumped after two unproductive months. Last week, he had a cortisone shot on his surgically repaired left shoulder. White, batting .182 with 15 RBI and no home runs in 181 at-bats, has experienced tightness in the joint this season -- which he said has kept him from catching up to good fastballs in games.
AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service
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