AROUND THE MAJORS: Dioner Navarro hits three home runs to lead Cubs Dioner Navarro hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, connecting from both sides of the plate at Wrigley Field on Wednesday and leading the Chicago Cubs over the White Sox 9-3. Navarro had never homered more than once in a game, but he got his swing going while driving in a career-high six runs and scoring four times. He became the first Cubs player to hit three homers in a game since Aramis Ramirez against Houston on July 20, 2010, and their first catcher to do it since George Mitterwald on April 17, 1974, against Pittsburgh. The last Cubs switch-hitter to homer from the left and right sides in a game was Mark Bellhorn against Milwaukee on Aug. 29, 2002. The former Dodger began the day with three homers in 55 at-bats this season, and wound up doubling his homer total. He raised his batting average from .200 to .241 as the Cubs won their third straight. Navarro hit a solo homer in the second to break a 1-1 tie and added a two-run shot off John Danks (0-1) in the fourth, with both drives coming from the right side. Batting from the left in the seventh, he hit a towering shot to the street beyond the right-field bleachers for a three-run homer off Brian Omogrosso. Derek Jeter a step closer to returning Derek Jeter was back in uniform at Yankee Stadium - but only to play catch. The injured shortstop was on the field during batting practice Wednesday before the New York Yankees faced the Mets in the Subway Series. Still recovering from off-season ankle surgery, Jeter said he had the protective walking boot removed from his left foot Friday and was recently cleared to throw. He said he has a CT scan scheduled for the middle of next week and then hopes to be cleared for additional baseball activities, such as swinging a bat. Jeter, who turns 39 next month, said he doesn't want to put a timetable on his return. Rangers' Lewis, Kinsler not ready to return The Texas Rangers will have to wait longer to get back right-hander Colby Lewis and second baseman Ian Kinsler. General Manager Jon Daniels said Lewis has been pulled off his rehabilitation assignment because of muscular soreness in his elbow. Lewis had surgery last July to repair a torn flexor tendon in his elbow. Kinsler has been out since May 18 with bruised ribs and hasn't taken part in baseball activities since. Daniels said Kinsler has developed a stress reaction in his ribs and has a "level of discomfort where he can't play." Right-hander Alexi Ogando is set to make a rehab start Friday at double-A Frisco (Texas). He has been out because of right biceps tendinitis, but could be back in the Rangers rotation next week if all goes well. Braves activate Jordan Walden off DL The Atlanta Braves have activated right-hander Jordan Walden from the disabled list and optioned Cory Rasmus to triple-A Gwinnett (Ga.). Walden, acquired from the Angels over the off-season, was 1-1 with a 4.85 earned-run average in 14 games before he went on the 15-day disabled list because of shoulder inflammation. Rasmus, younger brother of Toronto center fielder Colby Rasmus, struggled in his first two big league appearances. Cubs reliever Kyuji Fujikawa will have Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow and miss the rest of the season. The Minnesota Twins have activated third baseman Trevor Plouffe from the seven-day disabled list. Plouffe suffered a concussion May 21 against Atlanta. He was struck in the head by Braves infielder Dan Uggla's shin while trying to break up a double play. The Baltimore Orioles recalled second baseman Ryan Flaherty from triple-A Norfolk and optioned infielder Yamaico Navarro to the same minor league club. The Toronto Blue Jays placed third baseman Brett Lawrie on the 15-day disabled list because of a left ankle sprain. He was injured while sliding into second base in Toronto's 9-3 win over Atlanta on Tuesday. Philadelphia third baseman Michael Young has been placed on the bereavement list for at least three games. Infielder Cesar Hernandez was recalled from triple-A Lehigh Valley before Wednesday night's game against Boston to take Young's spot.