SEATTLE — The Tigers placed catcher Victor Martinez on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday after he aggravated a groin injury during Monday’s 8-3 victory at Seattle.
The Tigers purchased the contract of catcher Omir Santos from Triple-A Toledo.
Franklin out as closer
ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals bumped Ryan Franklin out of the closer’s role after four blown saves and likely will turn to Mitchell Boggs as his replacement.
Also, second baseman Skip Schumaker (triceps) and reserve outfielder Allen Craig (groin) were placed on the 15-day DL.
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Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was held out of the starting lineup for the second straight game because of a sore left side but said he expects to return today.
• White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy will miss his next minor-league rehab start because muscle tenderness and irritation in his surgically repaired right shoulder.
• The Blue Jays activated right-hander Frank Francisco (shoulder) from the DL and optioned right-hander Jesse Litsch to Triple-A Las Vegas.
• Angels shortstop Erick Aybar (oblique) is expected to return today and left-hander Scott Kazmir (back) threw three innings in an extended spring training game.
• Rangers starter Tommy Hunter threw off a mound for the first time since straining his right groin during spring training.
• The Mariners placed first baseman Justin Smoak on the bereavement list so he can visit his ill father.
• Reds starter Mike Leake will keep his spot in the rotation while he handles a misdemeanor shoplifting charge, manager Dusty Baker said.
• The Phillies placed left-hander J.C. Romero (calf) on the DL and recalled Mike Zagurski from their Triple-A affiliate.
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