Wohlers Put on Disabled List
Atlanta closer Mark Wohlers has been put on the 15-day disabled list because of a partial tear of his rib muscles.
Wohlers, with seven saves and a 1.93 earned-run average, injured himself Saturday while pitching against San Francisco.
The Braves recalled left-hander John Rocker from triple-A Richmond to replace Wohlers on the roster.
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Dave Stieb struck out eight in eight innings, giving up five hits in his first triple-A win of the season as the Syracuse SkyChiefs defeated the Pawtucket Red Sox, 5-2, at Syracuse, N.Y., in the International League.
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Iowa Cubs’ outfielder Derrick White tied a 68-year-old Pacific Coast League record Saturday at Des Moines, Iowa, by reaching base in 13 consecutive plate appearances.
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