Jun 13, 2008 3:40 PM EST

The Mariners on Friday placed closer J.J. Putz on the 15-day disabled list with a hyperextended pitching elbow.

Putz already has missed 18 games this season with a rib cage injury and also has had knee and finger pain. He was removed from Wednesday?s win at Toronto in the ninth inning after shaking his arm following a pitch.

Via AP