Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports the Tampa Bay Rays are interested in signing former Texas Ranger infielder Hank Blalock to a minor league deal. The Florida Marlins have shown interest, too.

Blalock, 29, hit .259 with 152 home runs and 535 RBI during his eight seasons with Texas. The left-handed hitter struggled with a .234 average last season, finishing with 25 homers and 66 RBI in 495 plate appearances.

The Dallas Morning News reports OF Josh Hamilton is scheduled for an MRI.  He's hoping to avoid a second stint on the DL and GM Jon Daniels said Hamilton is seeing Dr. Preskitt so the Rangers can rule out a hernia.

According to the New York Post, Jose Reyes could be activated from the DL by Friday.  He would be evaluated on Thursday after playing in St. Lucie and, barring a setback, join the Mets on Friday in Washington. 

A report in the Chicago Sun-Times suggests that offseason surgery is still an option for Cubs' 3B Aramis Ramirez.  He's hoping to rejoin the Cubs after the All-Star break.