New York Yankees: Frst baseman Jason Giambi is set to return Monday after being sidelined by an abdominal muscle strain.

Giambi missed his fourth straight game Saturday. He did take live batting practice before the Yankees beat Pittsburgh 7-4.

"It went fine," Giambi said. "I didn't feel it."

New York manager Joe Torre said Giambi will not travel for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. He is scheduled to make the trip for Monday's contest with Cleveland.

Reliever Steve Karsay, who hasn't pitched in almost a week because of right shoulder soreness, will play catch Sunday. His status for Opening Day on March 31 is unclear.

"Until he gets out there and on the mound, you can't say we expect him definitely by Opening Day," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. "It's my hope he will be."

Karsay is coming off back surgery performed last November. Should things go well Sunday, Karsay hopes to throw off a bullpen mound before next weekend.

"My arm is in shape," Karsay said.

Torre said Karsay is not behind at this point.

Soriano goes home following death in family Yankees second baseman Alfonso Soriano has returned home to the Dominican Republic following the death of his grandfather.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Saturday that Soriano left spring training late the day before and could rejoin the team by Sunday.

Soriano missed games Thursday and Friday because of right shoulder tendinitis. An MRI exam Friday was negative.

"It's not a big issue,'' Cashman said. "The shoulder is still bothering him. He just needs rest. We're backing it off and trying to get it out of the way.''

Soriano also missed the first three games of spring training with soreness in the shoulder. He hit .300 with 39 homers, 41 steals and 102 RBI in 156 games last season.

San Francisco Giants: Barry Bonds hit his fourth home run of the spring Saturday, but Wilton Veras' two-run double in a six-run ninth inning carried the Milwaukee Brewers to an 11-6 win over the Giants.

Bonds connected off right-hander Matt Kinney leading off the fourth, clearing the right-field wall. He grounded out in his two other at-bats. He's hitting .500 (7-for-14) in seven games.

Asked if Bonds actually needs spring training, San Francisco manager Felipe Alou said: "I don't think so. A guy like that can hit 40 home runs in spring training if they pitch to him."

Giants starter Ryan Jensen gave up a grand slam to John Vander Wal in the first inning but settled down to retire his last eight batters.

1B J.T. Snow was hitless in three at-bats, dropping to 0-for-14. "I'd like to get some hits to see what it feels like,'' Snow said, "but in 1998, I hit over .400 down here and then I couldn't sniff a hit when the season started."

Arizona Diamondbacks: Curt Schilling struck out five in four solid innings and Junior Spivey homered to lead the Diamondbacks over the San Diego Padres 8-5 Saturday.

Schilling, who threw 63 pitches, gave up one run and five hits, walking one. He is 2-0 this spring and has given up two earned runs in six innings.

"I got some things accomplished today. Got the pitch count up and felt strong, which is probably the most important thing," Schilling said.

The right-hander worked out of a no-out, bases-loaded jam in the second inning when he got pinch-hitter Mario Valdez to pop up and struck out and Brady Anderson and Ramon Vazquez.

"You certainly don't want to put yourself in those situations, but if there is a time that you want to do it, it's now," Schilling said. "You've got to step it up and make pitches. ... It's a good sign."

Oakland Athletics: Barry Zito allowed one run in five strong innings, and Graham Koonce hit a grand slam during a nine-run seventh in the Athletics' 13-1 victory over the Anaheim Angels on Saturday.

The A's got 18 hits in their best offensive performance of the spring, but another good outing by Zito was just as noteworthy. The AL Cy Young winner yielded four hits, giving up a homer to Garret Anderson but otherwise shutting down the World Series champions.

Zito even laughed about his one terrible pitch to Anderson.

"It was down and in," Zito said. "We know he can hit that pitch. I just wanted to make sure."

Ramon Ortiz gave up seven hits in three innings in his second start of the spring for Anaheim, but allowed just one run. He struck out Miguel Tejada with the bases loaded in the second inning, catching the MVP looking with an inning-ending outside pitch.

Though manager Mike Scioscia's relievers struggled, he was pleased by the outing from right-hander Steve Green, who had reconstructive elbow ligament surgery in June 2001. Green worked one inning, allowing a hit and a run to take the loss.

Jermaine Dye played center field for the first time in his Oakland career, giving the day off to Terrence Long and Chris Singleton. Dye, a past Gold Glove winner in right field, was successful on his only chance.

"I'm actually more into the game out there,'' he said. "It's just different angles."

Florida Marlins:

Carl Pavano threw three perfect innings and Andy Fox hit a three-run triple to help the Marlins beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-0 Saturday.

Pavano waited more than a week to work with new catcher Ivan Rodriguez.

"It was nice to finally get to pitch to Pudge," Pavano said. "He's so energetic back there that the ball comes back to the pitcher harder than it is pitched. Pudge gets the pitcher into a really good rhythm, and he knew what I was going to throw before I did."

Pavano faced nine batters and threw only 30 pitches, 21 for strikes.

Dodgers starter Hideo Nomo also looked solid, giving up one hit and two unearned runs in four innings.

"I left a couple of balls up high, which I will compensate for next time I pitch," Nomo said "I am right on schedule as far as the pitch count goes, so I'm looking forward to a good season."

Pavano, Michael Tejera, Kevin Olsen, Toby Borland, Doug Bochtler and Blaine Neal combined on a two-hit shutout.

Cincinnati Reds: Closer Scott Williamson has a minor fracture on a finger of his pitching hand and outfielder Austin Kearns has chips in his elbow, according to medical tests Saturday.

Williamson hurt the middle finger on his right hand when he tried to catch a comeback grounder on March 1 against Minnesota. He pitched in two more games, but the finger remained sore.

Williamson took over the closer's role after Danny Graves was moved into the starting rotation this spring. He is expected to be sidelined for only five-to-seven days.

X-rays on Kearns on Saturday found chips in his left elbow. He was scheduled for an MRI on Sunday in Sarasota.

If surgery is needed to clean out the elbow, Kearns will return to Cincinnati and have the operation Monday. The Reds estimated he would be sidelined for only seven-to-10 days if he has surgery.

Also, left-hander Bruce Chen accepted his assignment to Triple-A Louisville and was assigned to the minor league camp.

Atlanta Braves: Russ Ortiz, one of three new starters in the Atlanta rotation, pitched three scoreless innings as the Braves routed the Detroit Tigers 11-0 Saturday.

Braves starters have allowed only three runs in 28 innings this spring. The shutout also lowered the staff ERA to 2.38, best in the majors.

"To have the new guys throwing that good that early is really a good sign," manager Bobby Cox said. "I thought Russ was just outstanding today. He was sharp as a tack with all his pitches and he has been all spring. They all have."

That's good news for Braves, who must replace starters Tom Glavine, Kevin Millwood and Damian Moss from last year's team. That threesome had a combined record of 48-25 with a 3.19 ERA in 2002.

Ortiz, Mike Hampton and Paul Byrd were brought in to fill those spots. Hampton is the only one of the three to give up a run this spring. The trio has allowed a combined 13 hits with two walks and four strikeouts in 11 innings.

"I don't think anybody looks at our pitching staff and says, 'Boy, they really lost a lot and only gained a little coming back.' I think everyone realizes we still have a solid staff," said Ortiz, acquired from San Francisco for Moss.

Another newcomer, Horacio Ramirez, is making a strong run at the fifth spot in the rotation. Ramirez, who pitched at Double-A Greenville last year, has given up only four hits and no runs in his two starts this spring. He has struck out four and walked only one.

Byrd, scheduled to pitch Sunday against the Cardinals, will skip his turn because of a slight groin strain. Joe Dawley will start in his place. Byrd is expected to make his next start Friday against the Yankees.

Philadelphia Phillies: Ben Broussard hit his fourth homer in a week to lead the Indians to a 7-1 victory over the Phillies on Saturday.

Jim Thome went 0-for-1 with two walks in his first appearance against his former team since signing with Philadelphia as a free agent in December.

Ricardo Rodriguez struck out Thome to conclude an impressive four-inning start. The right-hander allowed one hit and struck out four.

"He comes right at you, won't back down and is one of the good young arms over there," Thome said.

Indians manager Eric Wedge said Rodriguez was tremendous, but refused to say the 24-year-old has locked up a spot in the rotation.

"Let's not go that far yet, but he is off to an outstanding start," Wedge said. "We want to get all our young pitchers' arms stretched out and see what happens."

RHP Terry Adams is expected to rejoin the Phillies on Sunday. He went home Friday to be with his wife, who is expecting a baby.

INF Ricky Gutierrez suited up for his first game with the Indians since having neck surgery in October, but did not play.

Phillies C Mike Lieberthal did not make the trip as recovers from an abdominal strain that has sidelined him for 10 days.

New York Mets: Mo Vaughn and Tony Clark homered as the Mets battered Dustin Hermanson in a 14-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.

Jose Reyes, considered one of the top prospects in all of baseball, made his much anticipated debut for New York.

The 19-year-old shortstop, held back this spring because of a left quadriceps injury, went 1-for-2 with a single as the Mets won their sixth straight.

Starting pitcher Jae Weong Seo allowed one run in three innings for the win. Jaime Cerda threw two hitless innings of relief, and catcher Mike Piazza threw out two runners trying to steal second.

Reyes, a switch-hitter, played three innings and batted leadoff.

"In the next couple of days I'll be running 100 percent," he said.

A native of the Dominican Republic, Reyes was told the day before that he would start Saturday. He said he wasn't nervous prior to his first appearance in a major league lineup.

"They told me I would play three or four innings and the next game five or six innings," Reyes said. "I played here last year and I feel very relaxed."

Mets manager Art Howe said Reyes would not make the trip to Kissimmee to play the Astros on Sunday, but would be in the lineup against the Dodgers on Monday.

Toronto Blue Jays: Blue Jays right-hander Justin Miller faced live hitters Saturday for the first time this spring after being sidelined with arm problems.

Miller, competing for the fourth or fifth spot in the rotation, threw 30 pitches in batting practice. He was 9-5 with a 5.54 ERA last season.

"He threw his fastball, slider and changeup,'' pitching coach Gil Paterson said. "If everything is OK he will have two days off and throw another live BP session, then two days later two innings in a game.''

Infielder Mike Moriarty worked out for the first time since being hit on the left side of his face by a fastball from Tampa Bay pitcher Seth McClung on March 1.

"I didn't realize it would take so long to get back,'' Moriarty said. "Now I have got my battle scars.''

Blue Jays manager Carlos Tosca said Moriarty could return to game action Tuesday or Wednesday.