Jun 27, 2008 11:24 AM EST

The Pirates have placed starting pitcher Ian Snell on the disabled list with an elbow injury, according to The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The move was retroactive to Monday, which will prevent him from returning to the rotation until July 8 against Houston.

Snell won't begin throwing on the side for a few days to ensure that his elbow heals fully.

"We don't want Ian to feel rushed," Russell said.

Via The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette