Braves closer Vizcaino hits DL with shoulder injury

The Atlanta Braves have placed closer Arodys Vizcaino on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to June 21, with right shoulder inflammation.

The 27-year-old hasn't pitched since June 17 when he recorded his 15th save of the season. Vizcaino has been effective in the ninth-inning role this year, posting a 1.82 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 29 2/3 innings.

The team was hoping Vizcaino would be ready to pitch this weekend after he received a cortisone injection earlier in the week, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman.

The Braves selected the contract of right-hander Evan Phillips to replace Vizcaino on the active roster in addition to designating infielder Phil Gosselin for assignment.