21.   Brian Grant is on the injured list with a sore knee and Rasheed Wallace was a late scratch with a strained groin.

22.   But a strained groin forced him onto the inactive list for six of the final seven regular-season games and both playoff contests.

23.   But the point guard Sam Cassell, still nursing a strained left groin, did not practice Tuesday.

24.   But two innings later, Beltre left the game with a strained groin muscle.

25.   Catalanotto is sidelined with a strained groin muscle, a problem that has plagued him for most of the season, and is available only for pinch-hitting duty.

26.   Catalanotto, who is on the disabled list with a strained right groin, worked out Thursday in Arlington and will begin batting today or Saturday.

27.   Defenseman Mathieu Schneider tested his strained right groin Wednesday by riding an exercise bike and Murray said he probably will be out until the end of next week.

28.   Despite a strained groin and a swollen elbow, he is still dangerous.

29.   Defenseman Rich Pilon did not play Tuesday night because of a strained groin.

30.   Dunham will be out at least three weeks with a strained groin.