Pirates place RHP Meek on DL

The Pittsburgh Pirates have put reliever Evan Meek on the disabled list because of tendinitis in his right shoulder.

The Pirates purchased the contract of fellow right-hander Tim Wood from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Meek was out almost four weeks earlier this season for the same reason. An All-Star last year, he is 1-1 with a 4.40 ERA. He gave up nine hits in 3 1-3 innings over his past three appearances.

Meek will be examined by Dr. James Andrews on Monday.

Wood had 13 saves and a 2.96 ERA in 23 games for Indianapolis. He pitched 44 games for Florida the past two seasons.

Pittsburgh put catcher Chris Snyder on the 60-day disabled list. He had back surgery this week is expected to return late in the season.