Monday, April 2, 2007

Reds place SP Milton on DL

The Reds put Eric Milton on the 15-day disabled list because of back spasms, the latest setback for the left-hander who had been projected as the team's No. 3 starter. Milton was one of eight players who went on the disabled list Sunday.

Milton had to be scratched from his scheduled appearance in an exhibition on Saturday because of back spasms. He was examined on Sunday and placed on the disabled list retroactive to March 23, meaning he would be eligible to return in a week. Keep him reserved for Week 1 of the Fantasy season (April 1-8) in all leagues. Kyle Lohse will move into the third spot in the rotation, with Matt Belisle taking the fourth spot. Milton has been a huge disappointment in his first two seasons in Cincinnati, winning no more than eight games in either season.
Source: CBS SportsLine.com