Cano is now 5 for 8 during his rehabilitation stint.

Kelly, who had right shoulder surgery on April 19, is supposed to end his 20-day rehabilitation stint Monday.

Then a quadriceps injury during his rehabilitation stint led to his being shut down for the season.

Perhaps as significant, Piazza even indicated some willingness to play first base during his rehabilitation stint.

He wants to pitch off of a mound by Tuesday or Wednesday, and then hopes to begin a rehabilitation stint by the weekend.

She can tell Bird about the six-hour rehabilitation stints, the uncertainty over whether she will be the same player and the need to stay mentally strong.

He said his two-month rehabilitation stint in Tampa, Fla., was of enormous help.

Jimenez, coming back from a fractured neck, is batting .255 with a homer and four R.B.I. in 15 games, including a rehabilitation stint.

This is at the top," said Strawberry, who expects to begin a rehabilitation stint next week.

He took batting practice there yesterday for the second consecutive day, the final prerequisite to a rehabilitation stint.