Article: Cubs put Prior on the disabled list

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Cubs put Prior on the disabled list

Associated Press

Tuesday, July 22, 2003

The Chicago Cubs placed Mark Prior on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a right shoulder contusion.

The right-hander is expected to have an MRI on the shoulder today. He injured the shoulder after colliding with Atlanta Braves infielder Marcus Giles on July 11. Prior fell over the top of the second baseman and landed hard on his throwing shoulder.

Prior stayed in the game but left after complaining of stiffness. He was held out of the All-Star Game.

The move is retroactive to July 12. Prior, 8-5 with a 3.01 ERA, is the first Cubs starter to miss a turn this season.

Right-hander Sergio Mitre was recalled ...

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