ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals placed one of the NL’s top winners on the disabled list Wednesday and expect the league’s best hitter to follow suit.
Kyle McClellan (6-2, 3.86 ERA) strained a hip flexor muscle Monday against the Giants when he landed awkwardly.
The Cardinals recalled right-hander Lance Lynn from Triple-A Memphis.
Outfielder Matt Holliday, hitting .342, appears headed to the DL with a quadriceps injury.
“Frankly, it looks like it’s getting better, but it’s still something he feels,” general manager John Mozeliak said. “It’s just not going away.”
Mauer making progress
DETROIT — Twins catcher Joe Mauer is scheduled to catch three innings today at an extended spring-training game in Fort Myers, Fla.
Manager Ron Gardenhire said Mauer, who has been out since April 14 with leg weakness and an injured right shoulder, is healthy, but he won’t play for the Twins until he’s able to catch regularly.
• Twins designated hitter Jim Thome (quadriceps) is day to day.
Haren cuts short session
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Angels right-hander Dan Haren cut short a throwing session in the bullpen after feeling discomfort in his lower back.
Haren will be examined before a determination is made if he will make Saturday’s scheduled start against the Yankees.
“He says he’ll be fine, but we’ll get him evaluated,” manager Mike Scioscia said.
Footnotes.
Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez left Chicago’s game against the Astros after getting hit in the face by a ground ball that took a bad hop.
• Red Sox reliever Rich Hill left Boston’s game against the White Sox in the seventh inning with a left forearm injury.
• The Orioles activated starter Brian Matusz (intercostal muscle) and designated utility man Jake Fox for assignment.
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