DR HQ: Matt Cain, Ryan Zimmerman and Troy Tulowitzki land on the DL

George Springer (OF, HOU)
Injury: Strained left quad muscle
DL date: July 20
Estimated DL time: The earliest he returns in the first full week in August, though it is possible spring isn’t back until mid-August of the injury is slow to respond to treatment.
Estimated 2014 effect upon return: None if he’s close to 100% when he returns.

Kelly Johnson (2B, NYY)
Injury: Strained left groin
DL date: July 23
Estimated DL time: Currently it looks like Johnson will need only 17-21 days.
Estimated 2014 effect upon return: None expected

Matt Cain (RHP, SF)
Injury: Elbow inflammation – right elbow
DL date: July 11
Estimated DL time: The MRI indicates the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is intact. That said, he still has inflammation in...

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