NEW YORK — Yankees designated hitter Nick Johnson will have surgery on his right wrist, the most serious of a rash of injuries that have plagued the team this season and have forced manager Joe Girardi to get creative with his lineups.
Catcher Jorge Posada (foot) and outfielder Nick Swisher (biceps) also were out of Monday night’s game against Boston.
“The only thing you can do as a manager is play the parts you got,” Girardi said.
Lidge has cortisone shot
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies reliever Brad Lidge received a cortisone shot in his surgically repaired right elbow and is expected to begin a throwing program in the next several days.
Cameron still hurting
NEW YORK — Mike Cameron is experiencing tenderness in a different area of his injured abdomen, and Red Sox manager Terry Francona said the outfielder isn’t ready to return.
Francona said Cameron could play a rehab game Wednesday at Double-A Portland (Maine).
Outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury, who has a bruised chest, went 1-for-3 and scored twice while serving as the DH in a rehab game with Triple-A Pawtucket.
Footnotes.
The Padres placed outfielder Scott Hairston on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring and recalled outfielder Chris Denorfia from Triple-A Portland (Ore.).
• The Giants placed utilityman Mark DeRosa on the 15-day DL with nerve inflammation in his left wrist and recalled infielder-outfielder Eugenio Velez from Triple-A Fresno.
• Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera broke his left forearm diving for a groundball against Tampa Bay and is headed for the DL, and center fielder Grady Sizemore is day to day with a bruised left knee.
• Shortstop Hanley Ramirez was benched by Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez for not hustling after a ball against Arizona.
• The Blue Jays placed outfielder Travis Snider (wrist) on the 15-day DL and activated third baseman Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder).
• The Diamondbacks released reliever Bob Howry and acquired Saul Rivera from the Indians for cash considerations.
• Despite the Cubs’ disappointing start, GM Jim Hendry said he’s “never given any thought” to replacing manager Lou Piniella.
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