Neck Injury Sidelines Red Pitcher Dempster

Ryan Dempster was put on the 15-day disabled list Friday, a day after the Cincinnati Red right-hander struck out 10 batters and threw 94-mph fastballs.

The Reds cited an inflamed nerve in Dempster’s neck, which caused him to skip a start earlier this month and prompted him to get two cortisone shots. He’ll continue to pitch for triple-A Louisville on a rehabilitation assignment.

The Reds called up infielder Ranier Olmedo from double-A Chattanooga to fill his spot.

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Pedro Martinez probably will sit out his second start in a week against the New York Yankees because of an inflamed tendon in his right side.

Martinez will skip his regular turn in Boston’s rotation in Monday’s opener of the three-game series in New York, Red Sox team physician Bill Morgan said Friday.

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Pittsburgh Pirate utilityman Rob Mackowiak was arrested early Friday and charged with driving under the influence.... The San Diego Padres put center fielder Mark Kotsay on the 15-day disabled list and activated catcher Gary Bennett, who had been out for more than a month with a knee injury. The team also reacquired outfielder Gary Matthews Jr., claiming him off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.... The New York Mets activated outfielder Jeromy Burnitz from the disabled list.