Atlanta 19.5.13
Braves put O'Flaherty on disabled list
The Atlanta Braves placed relief pitcher Eric O'Flaherty on the 15-day disabled list prior to Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. O'Flaherty is dealing with an elbow strain. The left-hander has compiled a 3-0 record and a 2.50 earned run average over 19 appearances this season and becomes the second key member of the Atlanta bullpen to land on the DL in as many days. Jordan Walden was shelved on Friday due to inflammation in his right shoulder.
Oakland 18.5.13
Anderson has stress fracture
Oakland Athletics pitcher Brett Anderson won't return to action for at least another month. The 25-year-old was diagnosed with a navicular stress fracture in his right foot after undergoing CT and bone scans on Thursday which revealed the damage. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Anderson had been placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 1 with a sprained right ankle initially suffered during an April 19 start against Tampa Bay. He has gone 1-4 with a 6.21 earned run average in six games this season.
Kansas 18.5.13
Royals place Jarrod Dyson on DL
The Kansas City Royals place outfielder Jarrod Dyson on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right ankle and recalled outfielder David Lough from Triple-A Omaha. Dyson injured himself on Wednesday when attempting to rob the Angels' Mike Trout of a home run. Dyson is batting .268 with one homer and eight runs batted in through 18 games this season.
Tampa 17.5.13
Rays put Price on disabled list
The Rays have placed left-hander David Price on the 15-day disabled list with a left triceps strain. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner left Wednesday's start with triceps tightness. Price, 27, is visiting the DL for the first time in his career. Although he's gone 1-4 with a 5.24 ERA in his first nine starts, Price remains one of the best left-handed pitchers in baseball. He'd thrown at least 200 innings every year since becoming a full-time big leaguer in 2010.
NY Yank. 17.5.13
Andy Pettitte, Chris Stewart hurt
Andy Pettitte left the New York Yankees' game against Seattle on Thursday after injuring a back muscle near his left shoulder. New York said Pettitte hurt his trapezius muscle. Catcher Chris Stewart also departed the game with a left groin injury. Twelve Yankees already have been on the disabled list this year, costing a total of 332 games.
Texas 16.5.13
Rangers place Ogando on disabled list
Texas Rangers right-hander Alexi Ogando has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of tendinitis in his right biceps. The move Thursday came a day after Ogando, with 3.08 ERA, allowed two runs over six innings in a victory at Oakland, in his ninth start of the season. Ogando is on the disabled list for the second time in his career. He missed a month last season because of a strained right groin.
Toronto 15.5.13
Santos to undergo elbow surgery
Right-hander Sergio Santos will have surgery this week to remove bone spurs from his pitching elbow and is expected to be sidelined about six weeks. Santos was placed on the 15-day disabled list April 14 with soreness in his triceps. He is 0-1 with 2.08 ERA in five games this season. Meanwhile, outfielder Melky Cabrera will undergo tests to determine the cause of persistent soreness in his legs, particularly his left hamstring. Right-hander Brandon Morrow, who has not pitched since May 5 because of a sore neck, will miss another turn in the rotation.
Detroit 14.5.13
Austin Jackson heads to disabled list
Detroit center fielder Austin Jackson has been put on the 15-day disabled list because of a pulled right hamstring. It is retroactive to Sunday, when Jackson missed a game against Cleveland following the injury. Jackson is hitting .272 with a team-high five steals.
Milwaukee 12.5.13
Brewers put Gorzelanny on disabled list
The Milwaukee Brewers placed pitcher Tom Gorzelanny on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 8, with left shoulder tendinitis following Saturday's 13-7 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Gorzelanny is 1-0 with a 2.30 ERA and in 18 appearances this season. The Brewers recalled right-hander Mike Fiers from Single-A Brevard County to replace Gorzelanny.
Texas 11.5.13
Rangers place Pierzynski on DL
The Texas Rangers placed catcher A.J. Pierzynski on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a strained left oblique muscle. The move is retroactive to May 6. In his first season with the club after a successful stint with the White Sox, Pierzynski is hitting .263 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 26 games with Texas. The Rangers recalled catcher Robinson Chirinos from Triple-A Round Rock to fill the roster spot.
Boston 8.5.13
Hanrahan returns to sidelines
The Red Sox have placed closer Joel Hanrahan on the disabled list for the second time this season due a strained right forearm. He left Monday's 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins in the ninth with forearm tightness. He was on the DL from April 14-29 with a strained right hamstring.
Boston 7.5.13
Pirates place McDonald on disabled list
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed struggling right-handed pitcher James McDonald on the 15-day disabled list with stiffness in his right shoulder. McDonald's move is retroactive to May 1. He will miss at least one more start. The 28-year-old is 2-2 with a 5.76 ERA in six starts this season.
Ch. Sox 6.5.13
Peavy to miss 2nd start in row
Jake Peavy will miss a second consecutive start for the Chicago White Sox because of back spasms. The right-hander has been scratched from his start Monday against Kansas City. Peavy, who has not pitched since April 26, is 3-1 with a 3.38 ERA in five starts this season. White Sox manager Robin Ventura says a trip to the disabled list is a possibility for the three-time All-Star.
Oakland 5.5.13
Athletics place Young on disabled list
Oakland Athletics outfielder Chris Young has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained left quadriceps. The move is retroactive to April 30. Young was hurt during Oakland's 19-inning marathon win over the Angels on Monday. The Athletics recalled outfielder Michael Taylor from Triple-A Sacramento to fill the roster spot.
Baltimore 4.5.13
Davis leaves game
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis left Friday's game against the LA Angels in the fifth inning because of an apparent right knee injury. Davis was injured while trying to beat out a ground ball to third base. Replays showed that Davis' knee appeared to buckle as he made contact with first base. Additionally, Baltimore pitcher Miguel Gonzalez was forced to leave the game after the sixth inning because of a blister on his right thumb.