Giants place Ortiz on 15-day DL

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06/08/2007 - Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Francisco Giants placed pitcher Russ Ortiz on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a right forearm strain. The move is retroactive to June 5.

Ortiz left Monday's 8-1 win over Philadelphia in the eighth inning after retiring both batters he faced. He is making his second stint on the DL this season, as he was there from May 2-21 with right elbow neuritis.

Ortiz had tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings in four relief appearances since coming off the DL. Mostly used a starter over his career, Ortiz has gone 1-0 with a 2.72 ERA in 29 relief appearances.

The Giants also recalled left-hander Jonathan Sanchez from Triple-A Fresno, and sent outfielder Dave Roberts on rehabilitation assignment with Fresno.

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