1.   Barring setbacks, he then would be activated.

2.   Barring a setback, he will start against the Oakland Raiders at Giants Stadium on Sunday night.

3.   Barring major setbacks, political analysts said, Merrill is likely to win the governorship again.

4.   Barring a setback in the next two days, the Los Angeles Dodgers expect to activate injured left fielder Gary Sheffield when they return home Friday to play Anaheim.

5.   Barring setbacks, he would be ready to be activated when the Rangers return home Monday.

6.   Dodgers manager Davey Johnson said that barring a setback, Young might play for the first time Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals.

7.   Harnisch is about four weeks from being ready for the majors, barring any setbacks.

8.   Shortstop Gutierrez, however, was throwing batting practice Monday and should be taking BP himself by the end of the week, barring any setbacks.

9.   The Big Unit also threw on the sidelines Thursday and, barring any setbacks today, will start Saturday night against the Blue Jays.

10.   Barring a setback, he is expected to rejoin the Dodgers at home on Monday.