21.   Schoeneweis will need at least one more rehab start before returning to the starting rotation.

22.   The Angels are hoping that the right-hander will get a rehab start either next Monday or Tuesday.

23.   The Astros briefly considered activating Reynolds earlier than expected after he tossed seven shutout innings in a rehab start Sunday.

24.   The Dodgers also are considering the possibility of having Brown make a rehab start to ensure the injured area is sound and his command sharp before he returns.

25.   There were early discussions about Brown making a rehab start before being activated, but those plans seem to be on hold.

26.   This time, Smoltz made two rehab starts.

27.   Padres LHP Sterling Hitchcock was roughed up in his final rehab start Friday night for Triple-A Portland, at Oklahoma City.

28.   Alomar caught nine innings Saturday in a rehab start in Winter Haven.

29.   Also, Sidney Ponson will make a rehab start Friday for Bowie and hopes to return to the majors after that.

30.   Anderson allowed two runs on four hits in seven innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Tucson Tuesday night.