"A week after straining his left oblique in Anaheim, Nate McLouth has begun doing some light baseball activities, starting with some throwing and running in batting practice on Sunday afternoon.

McLouth planned to begin taking some dry swings on Monday and working his way back with tee work, soft toss and eventually batting practice later in the week.

McLouth figures he'll need a rehabilitation game or two in the minors, but if all progresses well, he is hopeful that he's closer to needing the 15 days scheduled on the disabled list than the month or so required by more oblique serious strains.

He's eligible to return as early as Tuesday June 7 in Florida."