Bonds Might Rest Injuries Until Season

Barry Bonds might not take another Cactus League swing in Arizona, choosing instead to rest his tender left elbow and surgically repaired right knee before the season starts.

Bonds was examined by two doctors Sunday for evaluation of his inflamed elbow, and the San Francisco Giants were hopeful the slugger would resume on-field baseball activities today.

“The doctors were very happy with what they saw in the examination,” team spokesman Blake Rhodes said.

The Giants break spring training on Wednesday and play host to the Angels on Thursday. Bonds is still projected to play in that game as well as Saturday’s exhibition in Oakland. San Francisco opens the season April 3 at San Diego.

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Alfonso Soriano’s play in the outfield continues to be a work in progress.

His offense, however, is right on schedule.

Soriano misplayed a ball in the first inning that led to a run for the Houston Astros, but he was two for four with a home run, a walk and three runs scored to help the Washington Nationals to a 13-6 win at Viera, Fla.

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Cincinnati catcher Jason LaRue will have surgery today on torn cartilage in his right knee. LaRue is expected to miss a couple of weeks.

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The Minnesota Twins released veteran left-handed reliever Darrell May.... Carlos Pena was unconditionally released by the Detroit Tigers after the first baseman struggled during spring training, batting .160 with one home run in 50 at-bats in exhibitions.... The Oakland Athletics acquired left-hander Brad Halsey from the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-hander Juan Cruz.