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Sanchez

Sanchez has a sore left thumb. ''He still feels some discomfort,’' manager Art Howe said. ''It’s something he’ll have to deal with when he comes back. It’s getting better but it’s not totally gone.’' Sanchez will probably back up Joe McEwing after he returns.

Sanchez isn’t likely to be a regular starter upon returning.

Sanchez had two cortisone injections in the elbow after the doubleheader and should be considered day-to-day.

Sanchez hurt his hand sliding into third base Friday night. He’s day-to-day.

An X-ray revealed no broken bone. ''Maybe it’s nothing there, so I’ll be back in 10 days,’' said Sanchez.

Manager Bob Melvin said he thought Sanchez would be ready to start tonight’s game, but wouldn’t rule out giving him one more day of rest.

Sanchez should be back on the field today.

Although Sanchez is getting better, there is a strong possibility that he will not play tonight against the Rangers. Geoff Blum will likely take his place again.

As a result, the Rays are last in the AL in runs scored. The last thing you’ll want to do is run out and sign Sanchez.

Sanchez could be shipped out the moment he’s healthy and somebody is willing to take him.