Injuries around the MLB [Jay Moussab]

The Cubs annouced that they will activate 1b Derrek Lee Sunday when they take on the Twins. This move comes earlier than expected because of the injury to Tony Womack (back spasms)who was placed on the DL. Lee who is coming off a wrist injury after running into Rafael Furcal of the Dodgers will try to help the Cubs get back in the race.

Mets relief pitcher Duaner Sanchez is listed day to day after a pinched nerve in his neck. After he threw his second pitch to 3b Troy Glaus he bent over in pain. The Mets sent him back to NY to have an MRI, it came back negative. Ed Coleman reports that he should be ready Tuesday when the Mets start a 3 game series against the Red Sox.

Cardinals pitcher Mark Mulder has been put on the DL because of shoulder impingement, inflammation of the rotator cuff, and slight fraying of the labrum. This might be the best option for Mulder who couldn't find his command this season. Hopefully he heals up and returns to his natural form.