Cubs put Dexter Fowler on the DL

Center fielder Dexter Fowler was put on the 15-day disabled list by the Chicago Cubs because of a right hamstring injury. The move is retroactive to Sunday.

Fowler, who is batting .290, was injured while running out a grounder in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

“Ultimately, we knew it was going to be something that was going to sideline him for at least the next handful of games, week or so,” General Manager Jed Hoyer said. “When that’s the case, playing short-handed for what would be a significant part of a DL stint doesn’t make a lot of sense. Dexter was great about it. I think he’s in good spirits. I think he feels like he’s going to be 100% when this is over.”

No. 1 pick signs with Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies signed No. 1 overall draft pick Mickey Moniak, who hit .476 with seven home runs and 46 runs batted in as a senior at La Costa Canyon High. Moniak had signed with UCLA.

Cotts signs minor league deal with Rangers

Left-handed reliever Neal Cotts signed a triple-A contract with the Texas Rangers.

Cotts was 10-12 with a 2.84 earned-run average in 131 games for Texas in 2013 and 2014. He had been pitching in the New York Yankees’ organization, but opted out of his deal. The Rangers expect him to join Round Rock on Tuesday.

Cotts, 36, had a 3.41 ERA in 68 games last season with Milwaukee and Minnesota.