According to Ken Gurnick at MLB.com, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally placed shortstop Rafael Furcal on the 15-day disabled list on Monday. The All-Star SS is suffering from a lower back injury.

According to the piece, the Dodgers are seeking an emergency replacement for Furcal, who it hitting .366 with 34 runs scored so far this season. If they can’t find said replacement by Tuesday’s showdown with the Milwaukee Brewers, the team is expected to purchase Luis Maza from their Triple-A affiliate in Vegas. Maza is currently hitting .402 with that ballclub in 2008.

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