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Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino is appealing a three-game suspension imposed Monday for his part in a weekend brawl at San Francisco.

The Atlanta Braves placed center fielder Nate McLouth on the 15-day disabled list Monday, losing another starter in their injury-depleted outfield.

Seattle Mariners center fielder Franklin Gutierrez is set to make his 2011 debut after being activated from the 15-day disabled list.

All-Star center fielder Shane Victorino was in Philadelphia's starting lineup Wednesday night for Game 6 of the World Series despite a finger injury.

Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran's second examination on his ailing right knee also indicates surgery is not required.

The opinion from Dr. Richard Steadman in Vail, Colo., was the same as the Mets' medical staff. Beltran likely will be out through the All-Star break while waiting for his bone bruise to subside.

Texas Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a partial tear in an abdominal muscle and is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks.

"That's great because we thought it would be longer," manager Ron Washington said Monday. "It looks like we'll have a chance to get him back after the (July) All-Star break.