Even without a majority, a Syriza-DL minority could attempt a legislative programme that relied on the abstention of some of Pasok's remaining MPs, tacit "non-opposition" form the KKE, and, paradoxically, the non-opposition of the right-wing anti-austerity partiy Independent Greeks (conservative nationalist).

BBC: Greece: Trying to understand Syriza

Blue Jays RHP Dustin McGowan (60-day DL, shoulder) is going to move to Triple-A Buffalo to continue his rehab.

WSJ: Blue Jays' Buehrle loses to Yankees again, 5-0

Mets RHP Jenrry Mejia (elbow inflammation, 60-day DL) is set to have a rebab outing Saturday for Class A St.

WSJ: Braves-Mets suspended, game to resume Saturday

To clear roster space for Laffey, the Mets optioned reliever Jeurys Familia to Triple-A Las Vegas and transferred LHP Johan Santana (shoulder surgery) to the 60-day DL. ...

WSJ: Byrd's single in 9th lifts Mets over Marlins 4-3

Miami recalled C Kyle Skipworth, the No. 6 overall draft pick in 2008 and one behind reigning NL MVP Buster Posey, from Triple-A New Orleans when Kotchman went on the DL. ...

WSJ: Mets' miscues help Marlins to first win of season

He was already a candidate to be sent back to Triple-A Rochester, with LHP Scott Diamond set to come off the DL and start on Saturday.

WSJ: Worley, Twins overwhelmed by Mets 16-5

Red Sox RF Shane Victorino, on the DL since May 21 because of a strained left hamstring, likely will have a two-day injury rehabilitation assignment and be activated for Wednesday's game against Texas. 3B Will Middlebrooks, on the DL since May 24 with a lower back strain, is on track to be activated Thursday.

WSJ: Yanks beat Boston 4-1 as Teixeira, Youkilis return

It was the fourth time in Kemp's career that the two-time Gold Glove winner has been on the DL, including two stints last season because of a left hamstring strain that cost him a combined 51 games.

NPR: Kemp On DL With Hamstring Strain