MLB notes: Chase Headley traded to New York Yankees

Trying to boost one of the weakest lineups in the American League, the New York Yankees acquired third baseman Chase Headley from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday for rookie infielder Yangervis Solarte and minor league pitcher Rafael De Paula.

Headley came through with a storybook swing at the stroke of midnight in his Yankees debut, hitting a game-winning single in the 14th inning to give New York a 2-1 victory over the Texas Rangers,

He’ll now become the everyday starter at third base that’s been a question mark for the Yankees all year following the season-long suspension of Alex Rodriguez.

“I don’t think we’re getting a big thumper,” general manager Brian Cashman said. “But I do think we’re getting an upgrade and a professional at-bat.”

The 30-year-old Headley, drafted by the Padres in 2005, can become a free agent after this season. The switch-hitter was batting .229 with seven homers and 32 RBIs but has a .339 average with six extra-base hits in 13 games since July 4.

Tulowitzki on DL

Major league batting leader Troy Tulowitzki has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Colorado Rockies because of a left hip flexor strain.

He is hitting .340 and is third in the N.L. with 21 home runs.

Clearing the bases

The Dodgers held injured outfielder Yasiel Puig and shortstop Hanley Ramirez out of the starting lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Pirates, but manager Don Mattingly doesn’t believe either player needs to go on the disabled list. … Outfielder John Mayberry Jr. has been put on the 15-day disabled list because of left wrist inflammation, and the Phillies have recalled outfielder Darin Ruf from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. … The Blue Jays selected top pitching prospect Aaron Sanchez from Triple-A Buffalo in a flurry of roster moves. Toronto also recalled infielder Ryan Goins and selected right-hander Esmil Rogers. … The Diamondbacks placed outfielder Cody Ross on the 15-day disabled list with a left calf strain. … Rangers catcher Geovany Soto has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin, less than a week after he returned from right knee surgery. … The Cubs designated second baseman Darwin Barney for assignment. . … Commissioner Bud Selig is “anxious” to look at the recommendations of a team of top orthopedists who are studying the uptick in elbow injuries among pitchers.