Beckett Might Go Back on DL

Florida pitcher Josh Beckett is probably headed back to the disabled list.

Beckett, trying to recover from a strained back muscle, felt pain while throwing for a second consecutive day Wednesday.

He was hoping to start Saturday at Tampa Bay, but a team spokesman said Beckett’s latest setback would probably land the World Series most valuable player on the 15-day disabled list for the second time in less than a month.

The Marlins were not sure who would replace Beckett in the rotation. Left-hander Darren Oliver started eight games this season before moving to the bullpen.

Beckett was on the disabled list earlier this season because of a blister on his right middle finger.

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A minor groin injury to outfielder Jim Edmonds prompted the St. Louis Cardinals to recall outfielder So Taguchi from triple-A Memphis.

Edmonds was taken out of the lineup about 1 1/2 hours before game time on Tuesday and Manager Tony La Russa said he may be sidelined for a few days. The Cardinals optioned catcher Cody McKay to Memphis.

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Phillie center fielder Ricky Ledee returned to Philadelphia to have hemorrhoid surgery. The Phillies do not plan to put Ledee on the disabled list, leaving Manager Larry Bowa with a 23-man roster. Right-hander Elizardo Ramirez was not able to fly to Montreal with the team Monday because of visa problems.

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New York Yankee Manager Joe Torre and Florida Manager Jack McKeon filled out their coaching staffs for next month’s All-Star game in Houston. Torre selected Kansas City Manager Tony Pena and Toronto Manager Carlos Tosca as the two AL coaches. McKeon picked Manager Jimy Williams of the host Astros and Colorado Manager Clint Hurdle for the NL team.

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The Atlanta Braves put outfielder Dewayne Wise on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained left elbow and recalled outfielder Charles Thomas from triple-A Richmond.... The Toronto Blue Jays acquired minor league outfielder Anthony Sanders from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named.