Grizzlies send Kieschnick back to the disabled list

SAN FRANCISCOPower-hitting outfielder Roger Kieschnick finally reported to AT&T Park on Thursday, but not in the manner of his choosing.Kieschnick, who overcame multiple injuries to become a home run-hitting threat at Triple-A Fresno, is back on the disabled list after crashing his left shoulder into the fence while chasing a home run Tuesday at Sacramento. Kieschnick underwent an X-ray and MRI exam and is awaiting results.I just have to hope its not that bad, he said.Kieschnick, 25, was the Giants third-round pick in 2008the draft that also produced Buster Posey, Conor Gillaspie and Brandon Crawford. Kieschnick, who played at Texas Tech, is the only member that quartet who hasnt reached the big leagues.An athletic right fielder with plenty of power, Kieschnick has missed time each of the past three seasons because of recurring lower back issues. But he was placed on the 40-man roster over the winter to protect him from the Rule 5 draft and was off to a tremendous start at Fresno, where he was hitting .319.390.623 with 12 doubles, four triples and 14 home runs in 51 games.Even though Kieschnick and Justin Christian were crushing the ball at Fresno, both are outfielders and that made a call-up unlikely in the near future. The club already is having trouble finding starts for Nate Schierholtz, now that Gregor Blanco has established himself as the leadoff hitter and Angel Pagan and Melky Cabrera continue to be among the most productive players in the National League.Fresno activated Gillaspie (groin) from its disabled list to take Kieschnicks spot on the roster.