LOS ANGELES — Embattled Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt on Friday asked a judge to reduce the amount of spousal support he’s paying to his ex-wife in their divorce battle over ownership of the team.
McCourt has paid more than $5 million to cover the mortgages of six homes and a condominium over the last year as well as $2.7 million in temporary spousal support to Jamie McCourt, according to court documents.
McCourt said the payments should be more in line with the $5 million he receives annually, and either Jamie McCourt should be ordered to pay the mortgages herself or the properties should be sold.
A hearing has been set for Aug. 10.
Burrell placed on DL.
The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Pat Burrell on the 15-day disabled list with a foot injury and purchased the contract of catcher Hector Sanchez from Triple-A Fresno.
• The Milwaukee Brewers and newly acquired reliever Francisco Rodriguez reworked his contract to alter the terms of a $17.5 million option for next year.
The Brewers said the sides agreed to change an option for next season from one that would have vested once Rodriguez finished 55 games to a straight mutual option. If both sides don’t agree to exercise the option, Rodriguez will get a $4 million buyout, an increase from $3.5 million.
• The Mets promoted right-handed reliever Ryota Igarashi from Triple-A to fill the roster spot left by the trade of Rodriguez.
Bautista day to day.
Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista was not in the lineup for Friday night’s game against the Yankees because of a sore right ankle. The third baseman is listed as day to day.
• Orioles designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero has a fractured bone in his right hand, an injury that forced him to miss Friday night’s game and could land him on the disabled list.
• Mariners reliever David Aardsma is done for the 2011 season and likely longer after an MRI determined the closer needs Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.
He is scheduled for surgery late next week.
Aardsma, a former standout at Cherry Creek High School, has missed the entire 2011 season.
