Brogna Extends Stint on Disabled List

New York Met first baseman Rico Brogna is expected to be sidelined for three months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery today on his right shoulder.

Brogna, 26, has been on the disabled list since June 21 and has not played since a pinch-hitting appearance on June 19. He was hitting .255 with seven homers and 30 runs batted in. Last year, in his first full season in the majors, he batted .289 with 22 homers and 76 RBI.

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The Rockies optioned pitcher Bryan Rekar to triple-A Colorado Springs and recalled pitcher Jamey Wright, who will start Wednesday night against the Giants. . . . The Tigers are expected to place right-hander Greg Gohr on the 15-day disabled list because of recurring tendinitis in his left knee. Left-hander C.J. Nitkowski, 4-6 with a 4.64 ERA at triple-A Toledo, will probably get recalled and make Gohr’s scheduled start Thursday against Toronto. . . . The Chicago Cubs put right-hander Mike Campbell on the 15-day disabled list because of tendinitis in his right elbow and recalled right-hander Tanyon Sturtze from Triple-A Iowa. Jim Bullinger is expected to replace Campbell in the rotation. He was 3-5 with a 6.94 ERA in 11 starts before being demoted to the bullpen. . . . New York Yankee second baseman Pat Kelly, sidelined all season because of a right shoulder injury, began his rehab assignment in the Gulf Coast League and was one for five with a home run.