Good news on the Matt Harrison front ... his kidney stone has passed, and he expects to make his start Saturday at Atlanta despite a bruised left triceps muscle suffered Sunday. His plan was to play catch today, though rain is expected for the next few hours. But he said he can move the arm without pain.
The message that was sent Sunday by manager Ron Washington to shortstop Elvis Andrus has been received and is not a lingering issue. Andrus is starting at shortstop and batting second after getting pulled in the ninth inning Sunday for a bad, lazy throw an inning earlier.
Josh Hamilton remains third in outfield voting for the All-Star Game, some 352,000 ahead of fourth-place Jacoby Ellsbury. The Red Sox center fielder made large gains in the past week. Hamilton could be hurt by the lack of home games this month, but Rangers fans can vote online at mlb.com. Adrian Beltre and Michael Young are second in the voting at third base and designated hitter.
Darren O'Day was a little rusty in his first session throwing to hitters since he had left hip surgery. He will throw again, probably in a couple days, and will have to show that he can field his position before being sent out on a rehab assignment. He remains confident that he can return by June 26.
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