White Sox place Peavy on the DL

The Chicago White Sox right-hander Jake Peavy was put on the 15-day disabled list because of a detached muscle in the back of his right shoulder, an injury that will almost certainly end his season.

"Obviously this isn't good news," Peavy said Wednesday after having an MRI. "You know ... having something completely detached from the bone that's retracted down in my lat. Not good."

Peavy was hurt early in Chicago's victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. With two outs in the second inning, Peavy delivered a 2-2 pitch to Mike Napoli and then jumped off the mound and raised his right arm before walking straight to the dugout with team trainer Herm Schneider.

Soriano replaces Rivera in All-Star game

Tampa Bay relief pitcher Rafael Soriano will replace New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera for the AL in the All-Star game.

Rivera pulled out of next week's game in Anaheim because of nagging injuries. Major League Baseball added Soriano.

It's the first All-Star selection for Soriano, who is 2-0 with a 1.65 ERA and 23 saves in 24 opportunities this season.

Rockies place Helton on 15-day DL

The Colorado Rockies placed first baseman Todd Helton on the 15-day disabled list with a stiff back and purchased the contract of Brad Eldred from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Helton, 36, has been bothered by a sore back for more than a week and has played sparingly on the Rockies' current 10-game homestand.