Around the Horn (6/11)

Injuries have finally caught up to the Mets, who have lost 6 of 7. Spark plug outfielder Endy Chavez was the latest to go on the DL last week. The Tigers had their way with Oliver Perez and Tom Glavine over the weekend. This is why Met fans who try to act arrogant need to simma.

When Ian Kinsler homered for the Rangers on Friday it was his 11th of the season. Not a bad total all. But considering Kinsler had 9 HRs after play on April 29, it's not such a great accomplishment. Worse though is the dip in his average from .309 to .230.

With a back injury to Joe Crede, prospect Josh Fields is getting a chance to play ever day for the White Sox. Unfortunately for him, he's hitting like the rest of the team. Fields is just 2-18 since his recall.

The A's recalled catcher Kurt Suzuki from the minors over the weekend after dealing Adam Melhuse to Texas. Suzuki could eventually supplant free agent-to-be Jason Kendall as the starting catcher.

When 39-year old Masumi Kutawa debuted for the Pirates yesterday, he became the oldest rookie since 41-year old Diomedes Olivo played for the Pirates in 1960.

The rumor mill has been set in motion. The Rays and Nats are seriously discussing Elijah Dukes and the Reds have let it be known that Adam Dunn is available.