Reigning NL MVP Jimmy Rollins was to rejoin the Philadelphia Phillies tonight in San Francisco after missing a month with a sprained left ankle.

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said he will watch Rollins warm up and could put his star shortstop back in the lineup immediately.

Rollins went on the disabled list for the first time in his career on April 20, 12 days after he injured his ankle against the New York Mets.

Blue Jays place Eckstein, McDonald on DL: The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstops David Eckstein and John McDonald on the 15-day disabled list, two days after both were injured in a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Eckstein suffered a strained right hip flexor diving for a ball in Tuesday's 5-4 loss. McDonald came on to replace Eckstein, but sprained his right ankle one inning later.

Moylan has season-ending surgery: Atlanta Braves reliever Peter Moylan will miss the rest of the season after having elbow-ligament replacement surgery.

Dr. James Andrews operated on Moylan's right elbow in Birmingham, Ala., after finding a bone spur had broken off and compromised the ligament, Braves spokesman Brad Hainje said.

Pirates trade for Michaels: The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired outfielder Jason Michaels and cash from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named.

Michaels was designated for assignment Tuesday after hitting .207 with no home runs and nine RBIs in 21 games this season.

Lo Duca to go on disabled list with broken hand: Washington Nationals catcher Paul Lo Duca will be placed on the 15-day disabled list today with a broken right hand.

Lo Duca broke the fourth metacarpal bone in his hand while batting in the seventh inning against Houston on Wednesday night. He just came off the DL last Friday after he was hit by a pitch and bruised the same hand on April 13.

Schilling tests ailing shoulder again: Boston Red Sox starter Curt Schilling played long toss before the game at Detroit, continuing his rehabilitation from a shoulder injury.

Padres' Cameron placed on disabled list; Estes called up: The San Diego Padres placed right-handed pitcher Kevin Cameron on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow sprain and purchased the contract of left-hander Shawn Estes from Triple-A Portland.