PHOENIX — The Dodgers placed Manny Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list because of lingering problems with his right hamstring.
The move is retroactive to Tuesday, when he was hurt in the first inning against the Giants. Ramirez is batting .322 with eight homers and 39 RBIs in 59 games.
Los Angeles recalled outfielder Xavier Paul from Triple-A Albuquerque to take Ramirez’s roster spot. The Dodgers also recalled right-hander Travis Schlichting from Albuquerque and optioned right-hander Ramon Troncoso to the Triple-A club.
A’s Braden sidelined.
Left-hander Dallas Braden, who pitched a perfect game earlier this season, has been placed on the 15-day DL by the Athletics because of elbow stiffness.
Braden, who hasn’t pitched since June 22, is 0-5 in eight starts since pitching a perfect game against Tampa Bay on May 9. He is 4-7 with a 3.83 ERA in 15 starts.
Footnotes.
Twins shortstop J.J. Hardy (wrist) made his first start since June 4 after being activated from the disabled list.
• Cardinals outfielder Ryan Ludwick, whose .446 average with runners in scoring position leads the National League, was placed on the 15-day DL because of a strained left calf.
• Rays center fielder B.J. Upton returned to the starting lineup after missing the previous four games because of a quadriceps injury.
• Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo was out of the lineup Saturday because of an injury to his right thumb suffered while attempting a diving catch Friday night.
• The Padres put outfielder Will Venable (strained lower back) on the 15-day DL.
