1.   But after hitting the next batter and allowing a single, Park was lifted for struggling reliever Scott Radinsky.

2.   Hoffman opted for struggling reliever Scott Radinsky, who had blown five of his past six save opportunities and was welcomed with boos.

3.   If the Braves were hoping the struggling reliever might retreat to Class AAA for another optional assignment, they better get another plan.

4.   Pitching coach Nardi Contreras visited the struggling reliever.

5.   The New York Mets traded pitcher Toby Borland to the Boston Red Sox for pitcher Rick Trlicek, an exchange of struggling middle relievers.

6.   Struggling Mets reliever Rich Rodriguez accepted a demotion to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday and will spend the next two weeks in the minor leagues.

7.   Struggling Rockies reliever Bobby Chouinard cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

8.   Struggling reliever Jose Mesa hit Belle with a pitch in the eighth, and the ex-Indians slugger walked slowly to first, glaring at Mesa.

9.   The Cubs also placed struggling reliever Brian Williams on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.

10.   The Orioles optioned struggling reliever Ryan Kohlmeier to Triple-A Rochester and recalled RHP Chad Paronto.