San Francisco Giants reliever Sergio Romo is out as closer, the team announced Sunday.
The Giants will go with a closer by committee, with right-hander Santiago Casilla and lefty Jeremy Affeldt likely to share the role.
Romo has 22 saves this year but has blown three of his last five chances. He blew the save Saturday by allowing a two-run homer to Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips in the top of the ninth inning.
Romo was named closer midway through the 2012 season and has 77 regular-season saves. He has blown five saves this season and has a 5.17 ERA.
—The Arizona Diamondbacks placed shortstop Chris Owings on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder sprain. Owings had missed five of six starts since hurting the shoulder June 20 while sliding at the end of an unsuccessful inside-the-park-homer intent.
The Diamondbacks promoted infielder Nick Ahmed from Triple-A Reno to take Owings’ spot and the infielder started at short Sunday.
—Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez is listed as day-to-day after straining his left calf in Saturday’s 9-1 win over St. Louis.
The Dodgers placed infielder Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain.Turner also was hurt Saturday. Infielder Carlos Triunfel was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque to fill Turner’s spot.
—St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jorge Rondon was recalled from Triple-A Memphis. To make room, right-hander Eric Fornataro was optioned to Memphis.
—The Seattle Mariners optioned outfielder Stefen Romero to Triple-A Tacoma. The move was made to clear a roster spot for Monday starter Taijuan Walker.
—The Cleveland Indians promoted left-hander T.J. House from Triple-A Columbus. House started the game for Cleveland, while left-hander Nick Hagadone was optioned to Columbus to clear a spot on the 25-man roster.
—Los Angeles Angels left-hander Tyler Skaggs, who has not pitched since June 5 because of a right hamstring strain, threw in the bullpen Sunday and if he has no setbacks could start Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox.
—The Angels signed right-hander Chris Ellis, the third-round pick who was 10-3 with a 2.55 ERA and helped Ole Miss make the College World Series in Omaha.
—The New York Yankees said that left-hander CC Sabathia did not have any problems after making his first rehab start Saturday night and that he will throw a bullpen Monday before making a second rehab start.
—Boston Red Sox hitting coach Greg Colbrunn has been medically cleared and will rejoin the team Monday after suffering a brain aneurysm about a month ago.
—The Milwaukee Brewers optioned right-hander Alfredo Figaro and recalled infielder Jeff Bianchi from Triple-A Nashville.
—Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado continued his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Colorado Springs. He went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored Saturday in his first rehab appearance. He has been out since May 25 with a broken middle finger on his left hand.
—Houston Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel had a soft cast removed from his left wrist and played catch for the first time since being diagnosed with wrist inflammation. Keuchel missed his scheduled start on Saturday.
—The Philadelphia Phillies traded infielder Ronny Cedeno to the Diamondbacks for minor league catcher Raywilly Gomez. Cedeno had been outrighted to Triple-A on Saturday.
—The Phillies designated right-hander Sean O’Sullivan for assignment and called up infielder Andres Blanco from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
O’Sullivan was promoted as a spot starter for the nightcap of Saturday’s doubleheader and took the loss. Blanco has not appeared in the majors since 2011.
—The Oakland Athletics placed right fielder Josh Reddick (knee) on the disabled list. Brandon Moss shifted from first base to right field.
—The Miami Marlins, who sent center fielder Jake Marisnick and right-hander Anthony DeSclafani to Triple-A New Orleans after Saturday’s game, promoted left-hander Dan Jennings from the same team.