Cubs place OF Soriano on DL

Apr 16, 2008 - 10:54 PM CHICAGO (Ticker) -- The Chicago Cubs on Wednesday placed outfielder Alfonso Soriano on the 15-day disabled list with a right calf strain.

Soriano was injured while making a catch in the first inning of Tuesday's 9-5 victory over Cincinnati.

The 32-year-old is hitting just .175 (17-for-57) this season with two home runs and five RBI.

To replace Soriano, the Cubs recalled infielder Eric Patterson from Class AAA Iowa of the Pacific Coast League.






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