NEW YORK — Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Shane Victorino became the latest all-star scratches, further threatening to turn baseball’s big show into the all-scar game.
Shortly after Jeter pulled himself Friday to rest an injured calf, his Yankees teammate joined him. The club announced Rodriguez would be absent because of a sore knee.
Earlier in the day, Andre Ethier of the Dodgers replaced injured Victorino of the Phillies in a switch of NL outfielders.
Detroit shortstop Jhonny Peralta will replace Jeter on the roster, with Cleveland’s Asdrubal Cabrera moving into the starting lineup. Boston’s Kevin Youkilis will take Rodriguez’s spot, with Texas third baseman Adrian Beltre getting the start.
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A person familiar with the situation said the Dodgers have fired Steve Garvey for his attempts to buy the team that he helped to the 1981 World Series title, ending a 30-year tenure in the organization. Garvey worked in marketing and community relations.
• The Red Sox are recalling right-hander Kyle Weiland from Triple-A to start in place of John Lester on Sunday and make his major-league debut against the Orioles.
• The Nationals placed catcher Ivan Rodriguez on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of a right oblique strain and recalled catcher Jesus Flores from Triple-A Syracuse.
• The Rangers placed utility infielder Andres Blanco on the 15-day DL with a stress fracture in his lower back.
• Indians rookie pitcher Lonnie Chisenhall broke a nasal bone on the right side of his face when he was struck by a pitch Thursday by Toronto’s Carlos Villanueva.
