Second baseman Freddy Galvis is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain. The injury occurred on a swing in the fifth inning of Wednesday night's 6-5 loss to the Dodgers.

Cardinals lefty Jaime Garcia, who lasted just two innings on Tuesday after missing his previous scheduled start with elbow problems, is back in St. Louis being examined by physicians.

Chipper Jones had stitches removed from his left leg on Wednesday, and the veteran third baseman could be back in Fredi Gonzalez's lineup by the start of next week.

Freddie Freeman recently returned to the lineup after dealing with eye issues, but he had to leave Wednesday's game against the Marlins with a different problem.

Josh Hamilton does not want to compete in the Home Run Derby. He is not alone in the Rangers' clubhouse among those that who are leading their position in the fan voting and could be attractive candidates for the Derby.

Astros owner Jim Crane said Wednesday the club has reached a verbal agreement on a contract with Puerto Rican shortstop Carlos Correa, who was taken by the club with the No. 1 overall pick in Monday's First-Year Player Draft.

It's all over. Baseball's annual First-Year Player Draft came to a close on Wednesday evening, more than 1,200 picks and 46 hours after it began in earnest.

Fresh off completing 40 rounds of the 2012 Draft, a few teams stood out, according to those in the industry, for the talent they selected over the three-day event. Here are the early winners of the Draft, including the Cubs, with Albert Almora.

The interest is there. If the invitation is forthcoming, Giancarlo Stanton is agreeable to participate in the Home Run Derby.

Ryan Ripken, son of Hall of Famer and Orioles icon Cal Ripken Jr., was one of several Draft picks with famous fathers on Wednesday, the final day of the First-Year Player Draft. L.J. Mazzilli, son of Lee, went on Day 2.

While the 2012 First-Year Player Draft has just been completed, with teams quickly moving to get their draftees signed, work on 2013 will begin almost immediately.

Roy Halladay addressed questions about his future and injury during a news conference Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park.

Evan Longoria is close to reaching a point where he can begin playing games again. The Rays' third baseman has been on the disabled list with a partially torn left hamstring since May 1 and has missed 32 games since.

Jimmie Lee Solomon will not continue in his role with Major League Baseball, according to multiple reports.

The lineups at Great American Ball Park didn't sport names like Joey Votto or Brandon Phillips. The names on the players' jerseys were those of children battling cancer and blood disorders.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly's health update began Wednesday with Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda.

The return of Daisuke Matsuzaka is set for Saturday, as the right-hander will take Daniel Bard's spot in the rotation for a start against the Washington Nationals.