1.   As a corresponding move, the Mets may place infielder Jorge Velandia on the disabled list with a strained rib cage.

2.   The Florida Marlins placed infielder Alex Arias on waivers, losing the last player remaining from their first opening day roster.

3.   To make room for Alou, the Astros placed reserve infielder Bill Spiers on the DL with lower back problems.

4.   The Florida Marlins placed infielder Andy Fox on the disabled list Wednesday with a broken right pinkie.

5.   The utility infielder was placed on the disabled list Saturday because of the sore elbow, which limited him to two games and three at-bats during spring training.