The Marlins placed first baseman Carlos Delgado on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 28, and recalled right-handed pitcher Randy Messenger from Triple-A Albuquerque. Delgado has been sidelined since July 27 with a sore left elbow and hand. He took batting practice Friday and said his elbow was improving, but his hand wasn't getting better. He is hitting .294 with 21 home runs and is tied for eighth in the National League with 77 RBI.