Amaral Goes on Disabled List

The Mariners put outfielder Rich Amaral on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, because of back spasms. . . . Oakland put pitcher Brad Rigby on the disabled list, retroactive to March 26, because of a lower back sprain. The A’s recalled infielder Jorge Velandia from Edmonton to replace Rigby. . . . Texas catcher Ivan Rodriguez was out of the lineup for the game against Toronto after straining a ligament in his left thumb while swinging a bat during Friday night’s game.