Molina said he didn’t have any pain while throwing but when something contacts the tender area in his right hand, i.e., a ball hitting his bat, there is some pain. So he hasn’t taken any batting practice recently.
On Monday, Molina and injured left fielder Marcell Ozuna (fractured fingers in right hand), both will see a hand specialist. Manager Mike Shildt said he thought Ozuna was slightly ahead of Molina as far as their recoveries.
Infielder Jedd Gyorko, who hasn’t played since June 7 because of back and calf strains and right wrist surgery, will begin a medical rehabilitation assignment in Memphis on Tuesday.