Uehara lands on DL with strained pectoral

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BOSTON — Red Sox closer Koji Uehara, who left Tuesday’s 4-0 win over the Giants with a right pectoral strain, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday. Boston called up right-hander Noe Ramirez from Triple-A Pawtucket to replace Uehara.

Uehara struck out Brandon Belt, then issued a ball to Buster Posey before walking off the mound and signaling to the dugout.

The 41-year-old said after the game that he felt something before the strikeout pitch to Belt.

Uehara’s injury is a …

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