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Boston Red Sox place Rick Porcello on 15-day disabled list

The Boston Red Sox have placed righthander Rick Porcello on the 15-day disabled list with soreness and inflammation in his triceps. Recently acquired reliever Ryan Cook has been activated to take Porcello’s spot on the roster.

Sox place Porcello on DL with sore triceps; new reliever Cook activated. Tuesday’s starter to be announced.

— Gordon Edes (@GordonEdes) August 2, 2015

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Porcello is having a nightmare of a season, posting a brutal 5.81 ERA that ranks last among qualified starters in the league.