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Reddick needs extra time to prepare for return

NEW YORK -- Astros outfielder Josh Reddick, who's been on the disabled list for a week with a skin infection above his left knee, will be out of action longer than the 10-day minimum, manager AJ Hinch said prior to Monday's game against the Yankees.

Reddick, who went on the DL on Wednesday (retroactive to May 20), is eligible to return Friday against the Red Sox, but Hinch said Reddick isn't doing any baseball drills yet and hinted he may need a Minor League rehab assignment, considering the length of time he's been dormant.

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"He's seeing doctors every day and getting treatment every day, but he's not doing any baseball activities," he said.