The New York Yankees placed infielder Kelly Johnson on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin, the team announced Wednesday.
Johnson was removed from Tuesday night’s game against the Texas Rangers after suffering the injury.
Johnson is hitting .219 with six home runs and 22 RBIs in 201 at-bats this season.
The Yankees also called up right-hander Chris Leroux from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and designated right-hander Bruce Billings for assignment.