When White, the new left fielder, strained a rib-cage muscle last Tuesday, the Yankees said they expected him back in 7 to 10 days.

Wells has some extra time on his hands these days, as he nurses a strained rib-cage muscle.

Returned Albert Hall, outfielder, to the 15-day disabled list with a pulled left rib-cage muscle two days after he was reactivated.

His return to the Pirates' rotation was delayed by a strained rib-cage muscle this spring.

Torre would like to start the season with White, a free-agent acquisition, in left field, but his strained rib-cage muscle makes him a question mark.

Floyd, recovering from a strained rib-cage muscle, stretched in the outfield four hours before the Thursday's game and deemed himself ready to play.

In Game 4, playing with a strained rib-cage muscle, he scored 44.

In the two seasons since 1995, he has hurt both ankles, pulled a groin and pulled a rib-cage muscle.

Clemens struck out, swinging so hard that he injured a rib-cage muscle that would ultimately end the 2005 season for him.

Ventura's sprained left ankle is fine, and White said his strained rib-cage muscle did not bother him.