Willie Bloomquist said Friday that his left hand felt much improved. J.J. Putz and Eric Chavez both have lockers in the team's clubhouse in Atlanta, but apparently neither are taking Bloomquist's spot on the roster. The D'Backs will announced their roster moves later Friday.

Willie Bloomquist said Thursday that his hand is "not good." Bloomquist was pulled from Wednesday's game after taking a pitch off his left hand. X-rays turned up negative, but the bruising might send him to the disabled list.

X-rays on Willie Bloomquist's left hand came back negative. D'Backs manager Kirk Gibson sounded resigned to the fact that Bloomquist had broken something, but that turns out not to be the case. He should be considered day-to-day.

Willie Bloomquist is getting X-rays on his left hand after being hit by a pitch during Wednesday's game. Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson didn't sound hopeful about the prognosis, so it appears that Bloomquist probably broke something. An update on his status could be provided later Wednesday.

Diamondbacks activated INF Willie Bloomquist from the 15-day disabled list. Bloomquist has been out all season with an oblique strain but made it through four rehab games with no issues. He'll operate in a utility role with the Snakes.

Willie Bloomquist (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment midway through the week. Bloomquist has been playing games at extended spring training and hasn't had any recent setbacks. He should be ready for activation before the end of the month.

Willie Bloomquist (oblique) will play in an extended spring training on Thursday. He'll play in 1-2 extended spring games before beginning a rehab assignment if all goes well. Barring another setback, Bloomquist should be ready for activation before the end of the month.

Willie Bloomquist (oblique) has resumed taking batting practice. Bloomquist was given a weekend off after he still felt something in his oblique during an extended spring training game. He's unlikely to return this month. "I wouldn't call it a setback," Bloomquist said. "It just wasn't ready for that type of intensity yet, and there's only one way to find out. You're feeling good in batting practice and everything else, but game speed is a little bit different."

Willie Bloomquist (oblique) had a setback in extended spring training recently. Bloomquist had been slated to return in late May, but apparently that won't happen now. The utilityman has been out all season with a strained oblique.

Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said Monday that he expects Willie Bloomquist (oblique) back in late May. Bloomquist's oblique strain must be a severe one, as he's been out all season. He began playing in extended spring training games late last month, but evidently he's not ready for a rehab assignment yet.