CINCINNATI — Edinson Volquez has lost his spot in the Reds’ rotation.
The right-hander was moved into the bullpen Saturday, giving him a chance to try to fix problems in his delivery. He retired only two batters in his last start, an 11-2 loss in San Francisco on Monday.
The Reds’ rotation and middle infield are in flux heading into a pivotal week of their playoff push. They finish a weekend series against the Cubs, play three at home against Milwaukee, then head to St. Louis for their last three games this season against the second-place Cardinals.
“That’s an important series,” injured shortstop Orlando Cabrera said. “We can put them away in that series.”
Cabrera rejoins Padres
SAN DIEGO — Infielder Everth Cabrera was recalled by the Padres, just in time for his bobblehead day against the Phillies.
Cabrera’s return from Triple-A Portland came after infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. was placed on the 15-day disabled list before Saturday’s game with a sprained right elbow.
The Padres recalled right- handed reliever Luis Perdomo from Portland and optioned outfielder Luis Durango.
Rangers’ Francisco on DL
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Rangers placed right-hander Frank Francisco on the 15-day DL with a rib cage injury.
Left-hander Derek Holland was promoted from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take Francisco’s place in the bullpen.
Footnotes.
The Red Sox activated reliever Hideki Okajima from the 15-day DL and optioned right-hander Michael Bowden to Triple-A Pawtucket.
• Blue Jays third baseman Edwin Encarnacion sprained his left wrist swinging at a pitch against the Tigers and was placed on the 15-day DL.
• The White Sox placed reliever Erick Threets on the 15-day DL with a torn ligament in his left elbow and recalled right-hander Carlos Torres from Triple-A Charlotte.
• Astros closer Matt Lindstrom still has a stiff back and his scheduled bullpen session has been delayed.
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