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Pirates place Presley on disabled list
July 5, 2012 4:09 pm
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The Pirates have placed outfielder Alex Presley on the seven-day disabled list, retroactive to Tuesday, with concussion-like symptoms, manager Clint Hurdle said this afternoon.
The Pirates recalled infielder Jordy Mercer to take Presley's spot on the active roster.
Presley left the Pirates' 8-7 victory against the Astros Tuesday a few innings after sustaining the injury while making a diving attempt on a fly ball. He is not eligible to return to the active roster until after the All-Star break.
Major League Baseball created the seven-day disabled list last season specifically for concussions and head injuries.
Michael Sanserino: msanserino@post-gazette.com, 412-263-1722 or on Twitter @msanserino.
First Published July 5, 2012 4:17 pm
First Published July 5, 2012 4:17 pm
