Yanks’ Matsui healing

Toronto – Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui could be days away from taking batting practice after getting a positive report about his broken left wrist Thursday.

Luis Gonzalez miffed

Phoenix – Arizona manager Bob Melvin told Luis Gonzalez he was going to start rookie Carlos Quentin in left field Thursday night to give him a night off against a tough left-hander. Gonzalez took it a different way. The 16-year veteran interpreted his benching as a sign the organization may be ready to part company with him at year’s end.

Nationals shelve Guillen

Washington – The Washington Nationals placed right fielder Jose Guillen on the 15-day disabled list due to a sore right elbow.

Wakefield has broken rib

Boston – Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield has a broken rib and is expected to spend at least three weeks on the disabled list, manager Terry Francona said Thursday.

White Sox release Politte

Detroit – The Chicago White Sox released right-handed pitcher Cliff Politte. Politte lost his spot in the bullpen when Chicago recalled right-hander Sean Tracey from Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.