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Astros to place McCann on DL; Smith activated

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Brian McCann is heading to the 10-day disabled list with a right knee injury, MLB.com has learned. Additionally, right-hander Joe Smith (right elbow soreness) was activated from the DL, and catcher Tim Federowicz was added back to the 40-man roster in a corresponding move.

McCann -- who was placed on the 10-day DL in late May with the same injury -- has been out of the lineup since Saturday, and he had been taking alternate turns with Max Stassi behind the dish over the six games prior. The 34-year-old veteran is hitting .