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Mets place Wagner (strained left forearm) on DL

Associated Press

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

NEW YORK -- Billy Wagner was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a strained left forearm, leaving the New York Mets without their All-Star closer as they chase a playoff spot. It's a huge blow to the Mets, even though Wagner has blown seven of 34 save chances. No other New York pitcher had a save this season until lefty Scott Schoeneweis secured Tuesday night's 6-5 victory over San Diego. "It's just a bad time to have to go through something like this," Wagner said. Struggling s ...

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