Baseball-Major League Baseball roundup

Aug 29 (The Sports Xchange) - St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was activated from the 15-day disabled list before Friday night's game against the Chicago Cubs. Molina had been sidelined since July after having right thumb surgery. To make room for him on the roster, the Cardinals optioned catcher Tony Cruz to Double-A Springfield. The 32-year-old Molina tore ligaments in the sliding into third base on July 9 and had the surgery two days later. At the time, he was batting .287 with seven home runs and 30 RBIs in 83 games and 335 plate appearances. - - - Colorado Rockies left-handed pitcher Jorge De La Rosa was claimed and blocked on waivers, meaning he will not be traded prior to Monday's deadline, CBSSports.com reported. It is not known which team claimed De La Rosa, but it was apparently done to block a trade to a possible contender. He apparently will stay in Colorado. De La Rose has a 4.19 ERA and 13-9 record in 154 2/3 innings this season. - - - The New Yankees placed left-handed pitcher Josh Outman on the 25-man roster, one day after acquiring him from the Cleveland Indians. Outman, 29, was 3-1 with a 4.43 ERA in 23 appearances (one start) at Triple-A Columbus this season. - - - Seattle Mariners minor league catcher/first baseman Jesus Montero went after a cross-checker scout with a bat during Thursday's game after the scout heckled him. According to MiLB.com, Montero went into the stands with a bat after the scout ordered him to hustle off the field in Spanish and had an ice cream sandwich sent to him in the dugout. - - - Texas Rangers first baseman/outfielder Jim Adduci was placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list after he slammed his head on the warning track following a catch in foul territory Thursday night. (Editing by Gene Cherry)