Torii Hunter feeling much better

It was only a slight pinch in his side that forced Torii Hunter out of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Hunter was feeling much better Monday and was back in the starting lineup against the Cleveland Indians. Manager Mike Scioscia said Hunter strained something near his hip during an at-bat Sunday.

"He's fine, he could have played," Scioscia said. "We took him out as something precautionary. It softened down after the game no problems. Today he feels good. It doesn't affect him really doing anything so he's good to go."