PHILADELPHIA — Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right calf.
Rollins, the 2007 NL MVP, was injured during warm-ups before Monday’s game against the Nationals. He is expected to miss two to four weeks.
“It’s unfortunate,” Rollins said Wednesday. “From Monday to (Wednesday), it’s much better. I thought it was torn.”
Juan Castro will replace Rollins at shortstop.
Angels put Fuentes on DL
NEW YORK — Angels closer Brian Fuentes was placed on the 15-day DL with a strained back. The move was made retroactive to April 6.
Fuentes, who hasn’t pitched since opening day, said he tweaked his back while lifting weights last week.
“It was just kind of a freak thing,” Fuentes said. “It feels significantly better now.”
Fernando Rodney will assume closing duties in Fuentes’ absence.
Footnotes.
The Orioles placed closer Mike Gonzalez on the DL with a strained left shoulder.
• Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury is day to day with bruised ribs.
• Dodgers catcher Brad Ausmus will have surgery today to repair a herniated disc in his back and is expected to miss at least three months.
• Left-hander C.J. Wilson was scratched from his scheduled start against Cleveland after a bout of food poisoning hit the Rangers.
• The Cubs held first baseman Derrick Lee out of the lineup because of inflammation in his right thumb.
• A hamstring injury has landed Cardinals backup catcher Jason LaRue on the DL and prompted the promotion of rookie Bryan Anderson from Triple-A Memphis.
• Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee had a teleconference with baseball disciplinary officials regarding his penalty for throwing over the head of Arizona’s Chris Snyder in an exhibition game. An arbitrator is expected to make a decision in the next few days.
The Associated Press
