Rollins on 15-day DL

Tue., Aug. 23, 2011

Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a groin strain, and All-Star third baseman Placido Polanco has been activated.

The moves were made before the major league-leading Phillies opened a three-game series against the New York Mets on Monday night.

Rollins strained his right groin in a loss at Washington on Sunday.

Stephen Strasburg struck out six and allowed one earned run over three innings in his latest minor league rehabilitation start.

The Washington Nationals right-hander also gave up two hits and walked one for the Single-A Hagerstown Suns against the Hickory Crawdads.

Ellsbury, Ortiz may be back soon

Jacoby Ellsbury likely will return to Boston’s lineup today and designated hitter David Ortiz could also play during this week’s series at Texas.

Ellsbury was out of the lineup for the third straight game since being hit in the back with a pitch in Kansas City. Ortiz hasn’t played since last Tuesday because of bursitis in his right heel.

St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan has taken a leave of absence to tend to his ailing wife.

The Cardinals said Jeanine Duncan underwent major surgery and would require additional tests and rehabilitation.

Clearing the bases

The Cleveland Indians have put designated hitter Travis Hafner on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right foot. … The Houston Astros have activated outfielder Jordan Schafer from the 15-day disabled list. … The Minnesota Twins placed pitcher Nick Blackburn on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right forearm and recalled reliever Lester Oliveros from Triple-A Rochester. … The Pittsburgh Pirates have put starting pitcher Kevin Correia on the 15-day disabled list with a strained oblique and recalled right-hander Chris Leroux from a rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis. … Zach Britton was activated from the disabled list and the Baltimore Orioles also recalled infielder Ryan Adams from Triple-A Norfolk and sent reliever Jason Berken to the 15-day DL with a right shoulder strain.

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Rollins on 15-day DL

Ellsbury, Ortiz may be back soon

Clearing the bases

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