LOS ANGELES — Veteran left-hander Eric Milton, 33, was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Dodgers on Sunday because of tightness in his back. He is 2-0 with a 2.89 ERA in four starts.
Infielder Blake DeWitt was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque.
Johnson to start on three days’ rest.
Fresh off his 300th win, the Giants’ Randy Johnson, 45, will start on three days’ rest today against the host Marlins. The left- hander allowed two hits in six innings Thursday to beat the Nationals for his milestone win, throwing only 78 pitches.
Footnotes.
A CT scan on Orioles outfielder Felix Pie’s throat showed no serious damage after he was hit in that area by a foul ball Saturday.
• Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton left a game against the Padres on Sunday with an aggravated left shoulder.
• Astros right-hander Felipe Paulino left his start against the Pirates with a strained right groin.
• Braves general manager Frank Wren said he had no comment on a report Tom Glavine may file a grievance against the team after his release Wednesday.
• The Braves placed first baseman Casey Kotchman (calf) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 1.
• Blue Jays third baseman Scott Rolen (back) was held out of the starting lineup.
• Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury left the game in the top of the sixth with a right shoulder strain. The Associated Press
