SAN DIEGO — Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy could be headed for the disabled list because of soreness in his pitching elbow. The Padres right-hander had an MRI on Monday.
“In this case, I’d say more than likely Jake could be missing more than one start,” manager Bud Black said.
Footnotes.
Third baseman Alex Rodriguez (quadriceps) is set to rejoin the Yankees tonight.
• Braves ace John Smoltz still has inflammation and discomfort in his right shoulder, leaving him unsure when he’ll be able to pitch again.
• Oakland placed infielder Donnie Murphy on the DL with a sore right elbow and recalled left- hander Dallas Braden from Triple-A Sacramento (Calif.).
• Pedro Martinez (hamstring) threw 4 1/3 innings of a simulated game and the Mets plan to have him throw a bullpen session Wednesday or Thursday.
• Rangers first baseman Hank Blalock (hamstring) went 2-for-4 with a double in an extended spring training game. He is expected to rejoin the Rangers for this weekend’s series at Cleveland.
• Outfielder Jeremy Reed was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma (Wash.) by the Mariners, filling the spot vacated when catching prospect Jeff Clement was sent down.
• Outfielder Jacque Jones, cut by Detroit two weeks ago, reached a minor-league deal with the Marlins and is expected to soon become their starting center fielder. The Associated Press
