"A day after jamming his right knee while trying to track down a ball hit into the corner in right field, Justin Upton pronounced himself fit and ready to go.

He did not start Monday night's game against the Dodgers at Salt River Fields, but that was probably the right move, given the wet conditions brought upon by a full day of rain.

"He could have played," manager Kirk Gibson said. "He's still a little sore, so we'll give it another day.""