SAN FRANCISCO — Dodgers all-star pitcher Chad Billingsley will miss his scheduled start against the Giants on Wednesday because of a strained left hamstring.
Billingsley left his last start against Atlanta on Friday after straining his hamstring on a single. He threw on the side before Monday’s series opener against the Giants and still felt tightness, so the Dodgers decided to skip his start.
Manager Joe Torre said he doesn’t believe Billingsley will need to go on the disabled list. The Dodgers haven’t decided on a starter for Wednesday’s game against Tim Lincecum.
Martinez to start against Cubs
PHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez will make his return to the majors Wednesday when he starts for Philadelphia against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
To make room for Martinez in the rotation, the Phillies are sending 46- year-old left-hander Jamie Moyer to the bullpen. Moyer leads the staff in wins with a 10-9 record, but his 5.47 ERA is third-worst in the majors.
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The Diamondbacks optioned center fielder Chris Young, hitting .194 with seven home runs and 28 RBIs in 103 games, to Triple-A Reno.
• Nationals rookie right-hander Jordan Zimmermann probably needs reconstructive elbow surgery, a procedure that would sideline him at least a year.
• Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto injured his left hip running out a grounder in the top of the third inning against St. Louis and was removed from the game. A team spokesman said Cueto had a tight hip flexor and would be evaluated today.
• The White Sox claimed two-time all-star outfielder Alex Rios was claimed on waivers by Toronto.
• Merlyn Mantle, the widow of Yankees great Mickey Mantle, died from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease at a hospice facility in Plano, Texas. She was 77.
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