Pitcher Ian Snell has been placed on the15-day disabled list.

By placing Ian on the DL, he cannot return to the rotation until July 8 at Houston. 

The move was made to open a spot on the 25-man roster for relief pitcher Denny Bautista.

The 27-year old Bautista was acquired in a trade with the Detroit Tigers for minor league pitcher Kyle Pearson.   

Bautista is expected to be in uniform for the game tonight against the Yankees.

Reports are that 24-year old Jimmy Barthmaier will start in Snell’s place Friday against the Rays.  Barthmaier is on the 40-man roster, but an additional move will have to be made to add him to the 25-man roster. 

And a starter is also needed for Saturday’s game, where it is assumed John VanBenschoten will be recalled for AAA.  A roster move will again have to be made. 

Look for TJ Beam to get the demotion, and Barthmaier spending one day with the team when VanBenschoten is recalled Saturday.

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