PHOENIX — The Giants placed Barry Zito on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, a day after the left-hander sprained his right foot attempting to field a bunt in the second inning of San Francisco’s 5-3 victory over the Diamondbacks.
The Giants purchased the contract of right-hander Ryan Vogelsong from Triple-A Fresno to take Zito’s roster spot.
Capps new Twins closer
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Matt Capps is taking over as the Twins’ closer so Joe Nathan can work on regaining his form in nonsave situations as he comes back from elbow surgery.
Nathan blew save opportunities Thursday and Saturday in games won by the Rays.
Footnotes.
Mariners closer David Aardsma, who began the season on the DL, is set to begin a minor- league rehab assignment.
• The Nationals placed right-handed reliever Todd Coffey on the 15-day DL with a left calf strain and recalled right-hander Collin Balester from Triple-A.
• Johnny Cueto’s first rehab start went so well he’s in line to get back into the Reds’ rotation by the end of the month.
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