Padres Put Nevin on the Disabled List

San Diego Padre first baseman Phil Nevin was put on the 15-day disabled list Sunday because of a strained muscle in his left side.

The move was made retroactive to Tuesday. Outfielder Ben Johnson was recalled from triple-A Portland to take Nevin’s roster spot.

Nevin hurt himself during batting practice Tuesday night and hasn’t played since. He thinks he’ll be ready to go when he’s eligible to be activated on July 7.

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Doug Mientkiewicz was put on the 15-day disabled list by the New York Mets after injuring his right hamstring warming up in the on-deck circle before his first at-bat Saturday.

“Pull a muscle in the on-deck circle, how do you do that?” Met Manager Willie Randolph said.

The Mets purchased the contract of veteran infielder Jose Offerman from triple-A Norfolk.

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Cincinnati put left-hander Randy Keisler on the 15-day disabled list and recalled left-hander Brian Shackelford from triple-A Louisville.... Detroit activated shortstop Carlos Guillen from the 15-day disabled list and re-assigned Tony Giarratano to the minors.