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The Arizona Diamondbacks placed closer J.J. Putz on the disabled list Wednesday due to an elbow strain. In his place, pitcher Will Harris has been called up from Triple-A.
Putz, 36, flew back to Arizona to visit with a doctor, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. The Diamondbacks are in Los Angeles for a series against the Dodgers.
Putz came in to Tuesday night's game to close out a 5-3 lead against the Dodgers, but left the game after giving up a walk to the first batter he faced.Putz has a 4.26 ERA over his first 14 games this season.
After Putz left the game, Heath Bell took over and recorded the save with a perfect inning. The first indications are that Bell will take over as closer while Putz is on the disabled list.
Harris joined the Diamondbacks' organization a month ago after being claimed off waivers from the Oakland Athletics. He has posted a 4.63 ERA over 12 relief appearances in Triple-A.
Harris, 28, threw in 20 major league games for the Colorado Rockies in 2012, giving up 16 earned runs.
