San Diego, CA (My Sportsbook) - The San Diego Padres placed shortstop Khalil Greene on the 15-day disabled list Friday, retroactive to July 31, with a fracture of the fifth metacarpal on his left hand and reinstated infielder Tadahito Iguchi from the 15-day DL. The injury occurred when Greene reportedly punched a storage chest outside the home dugout during Wednesday's 7-3 loss to Arizona. Greene has had a season to forget, batting just .213 with 10 homers and 35 runs batted in over 105 games. He hit 27 home runs and knocked in 97 runs last season. Iguchi had been sidelined since June 6 with a separated right shoulder. He sustained the injury when he fell onto his right shoulder while running the bases during a game against the Mets on June 5. Iguchi batted .259 with two home runs and 20 RBI in 59 games for San Diego before the injury. The club also announced that outfielder Chip Ambres has cleared waivers and has been sent to Triple-A Portland. |
