Reds manager Dusty Baker said that Jim Edmonds (oblique) has responded well to batting practice.

"It seemed like he's doing pretty good," said Reds manager Dusty Baker. "I think he's ahead of schedule actually. I want to make sure it's ready like I always do." There was some thought that Edmonds could be done for the season -- and perhaps his career -- due to a torn right oblique, but it now sounds like he has a legitimate shot to return.

Jim Edmonds (oblique) was able to take batting practice Monday.

Edmonds appeared to be swinging "free and easy," according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Still, there's no guarantee that the 40-year-old outfielder will be ready for live action by the end of the regular season. He's sidelined currently due to a torn oblique muscle.

Jim Edmonds told MLB.com's Mark Sheldon that his oblique injury actually involves a torn muscle.

The issue was originally called a "strain," but it's a bit more serious than that. Edmonds, 40, seems unlikely to return this season and may decide to finally call it quits despite turning in an impressive .272/.337/.481 batting line, nine homers and 21 RBI over 239 at-bats.

According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Jim Edmonds (oblique) said he is leaning towards retirement after the 2010 season.

"I've made my mark," said Edmonds. "I've done as much as I can do as an everyday player." Edmonds has returned to bat a surprising .272/.337/.481 with nine home runs and 21 RBI in 239 at-bats between the Brewers and Reds this season. The 40-year-old outfielder hit the disabled list with a strained right oblique last week, but he is expected to be back sometime during September.

Reds placed OF Jim Edmonds on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique.

Edmonds suffered the injury during a swing on Monday night. It's a tough blow for the veteran outfielder, but he should be back just in time for the homestretch. Drew Stubbs should benefit greatly in his absence.

Jim Edmonds was forced out of Monday's game in the sixth inning with a strained right oblique muscle.

Edmonds was injured on a swing and miss, and Drew Stubbs came in to pinch-hit for him. It could well be a DL-type situation for Edmonds, which would mean a lot more playing time for Stubbs.

Reds manager Dusty Baker confirmed that the newly-acquired Jim Edmonds will be a part-time player.

Just in case there was any doubt. "I don't know if he has everyday in him," Baker said of the 40-year-old outfielder. "We mix and match everybody here." The location may be different, but Edmonds' fantasy value doesn't change all that much.

Jim Edmonds is batting fifth and playing center field on Monday night against Cardinals right-hander Chris Carpenter.

Edmonds was acquired from the Brewers on Monday afternoon for outfielder Chris Dickerson and will be making his Reds debut against a team that he spent eight years with. This serious should be a blast.

Reds acquired OF Jim Edmonds from the Brewers for OF Chris Dickerson.

Interesting timing by Reds manager Walt Jocketty, whose club opens an important three-game series on Monday night against Edmonds' former team, the second-place Cardinals. Edmonds, 40, has posted a respectable .843 OPS, eight home runs and 20 RBI in 217 at-bats this season. The Reds have a crowded outfield and playing time will be limited, but he's a nice guy to have off the bench, especially if Cincy makes it to October.

Jim Edmonds is in Sunday's starting lineup.

The veteran outfielder has been slowed by achilles tendinitis and hasn't started a game since July 24. He was red-hot before the malady and even contributed a home run in a pinch-hitting role Monday. Hopefully the ailment is now behind him.

The Red Sox have checked in with the Brewers on the availability of Jim Edmonds.

Edmonds still isn't sure as of Friday afternoon whether he wanted to be traded to a playoff contender. Brewers GM Doug Melvin has promised the outfielder that he would run a trade by him before making a deal. Edmonds has had a hot bat lately and could be a solid addition to a potential playoff team's bench.

Jim Edmonds said he was told GM Doug Melvin would contact him first before agreeing to any trade.

Edmonds, who is likely in his final year, is in no hurry to leave Milwaukee. He doesn't have a no-trade clause, but Melvin is likely to respect his wishes and only trade him to a club he'd like to play for.

Jim Edmonds returned to action on Monday July 26.

Jim Edmonds hit a pinch-hit home run Monday that proved to be the winning run in the Brewers' win over the Reds.

The outfielder hit a bomb just foul the pitch before the home run. Bronson Arroyo came back with another fastball on the next pitch and Edmonds put it over the boards for the game-winner. The 40-year-old has been red-hot of late, with four of his eight homers and eight of his 20 RBI coming in the last week.

Jim Edmonds returned to action on Sunday July 25.

Jim Edmonds was pulled in the seventh inning Saturday night with a tight right Achilles tendon.

Such is life for 40-year-old outfielders. Edmonds was 2-for-2 with an RBI and two runs scored before exiting. He was replaced in center field by Carlos Gomez, who is likely to start Sunday's series finale.

Jim Edmonds finished 4-for-5 with two doubles, a home run and three RBI in an 11-9 loss to the Pirates.

The 40-year-old is brittle and can't play much more than the part-time role he's being employed in, but he clearly had something in the tank after not playing last year. He's now batting .280/.345/.468 in 186 at-bats and is worth using in moderately-sized NL-only leagues.

Jim Edmonds collected a pinch-hit single in an extra-inning win over the Pirates on Friday night.

Edmonds was originally supposed to play left field in place of Ryan Braun on Thursday, but was unavailable due to a sore Achilles' heel.

Jim Edmonds went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles in a win over the Twins on Tuesday night.

The 39-year-old proved that he still has some giddy-up in his legs on both doubles, which both required some serious hustle. He hadn't played since June 16 due to a sore shoulder.

Jim Edmonds is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Edmonds hasn't played since last Wednesday due to a sore right shoulder.