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Kerry Wood placed on disabled list

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, shown in a game April 5 against Washington, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday. UPI/Brian Kersey
Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, shown in a game April 5 against Washington, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday. UPI/Brian Kersey | License Photo

CHICAGO, April 20 (UPI) -- Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood has been placed on the disabled list because of right shoulder fatigue, the team said Friday.

Wood hasn't pitched since April 13, making the roster retroactive to April 14.

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In 2 1/3 innings over four appearances this season, Wood, 34, is 0-1 with an 11.57 earned run average.

Over a 14-year major-league career -- 12 seasons with the Cubs -- Wood is 86-74 with 63 saves and a 3.66 ERA.

The Cubs recalled left-handed pitcher Scott Maine from Triple-A Iowa to take the open roster spot. Maine is 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA in five relief appearances for Iowa.

Maine, 27, has appeared in 20 games for the Cubs over the last two seasons without getting a decision but posting a 4.95 ERA.

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