The Associated Press

CHICAGO - Kerry Wood got a scare when he was hit under the chin by a line drive Thursday in his final simulated game before an anticipated minor-league rehab assignment next week.

Wood, on the disabled list since May 12 with a sore triceps muscle, threw four innings to teammates Paul Bako, Jose Macias and Tom Goodwin.

Bako hit a hard liner through the middle and Wood was able to deflect the ball with his glove and slow it down before it clipped him under the chin. He shook it off and continued his outing.

"I didn't see it," Wood said.

If he feels fine today after his 60-pitch workout Thursday, Wood hopes to make a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and then return to the Cubs' rotation for one start before the All-Star break, probably in St. Louis on July 10 or July 11.

"I don't want to miss any more starts," said Wood, 3-3 in seven starts this season. "... I'd like to get back and make a start before the All-Star break."

DODGERS: Hideo Nomo, winless in his last nine decisions, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with inflammation in his right rotator cuff.

The Dodgers purchased the contract of right-hander Giovanni Carrara from Triple-A Las Vegas, where he was 0-1 with two saves and a 2.51 ERA in 11 games.

Nomo was scheduled for an MRI today.

YANKEES: Kevin Brown was diagnosed with intestinal parasites, joining Jason Giambi as the second member of the New York Yankees to test positive for the ailment this week.

Brown has been out with a bad back since leaving a start June 9, but he's also been ailing "about 3 1/2 weeks or so since we got back from Japan," losing 15 pounds and struggling even to get out of bed each day.

Yankees team doctor Stuart Hershon spoke with the players before their game Thursday night, explaining that this is not an epidemic and that the entire team does not need to be tested.

Hershon said that the only way to contract the disease is through the consumption of food or water.

SHORT HOPS: The Braves brought up right-hander Tim Drew on Thursday, making him and older brother J.D. the 12th pair of siblings to play together with the team.

• The Marlins called up right-hander Aaron Small from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

• Pitcher David Bush will make his major-league debut tonight after the Blue Jays purchased his contract from Triple-A Syracuse.

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