Sheffield likely out entire Rangers series; Polanco could return Wednesday

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Tigers designated hitter Gary Sheffield received cortisone shots in both shoulders Tuesday and could miss the entire Rangers series, which means two more games in addition to Tuesday night's game at Comerica Park. "I was told three days is realistic," he said. Second baseman Placido Polanco, meanwhile, could be back as soon as Wednesday night. Relieved to hear there was no major ... [link]

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