Giants' Zito to DL with right foot strain

August 1, 2011
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Mychael Urban
CSNBayArea.com

SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants lefty Barry Zito is headed to the disabled list for only the second time in his career.

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Giants manager Bruce Bochy announced that Jonathan Sanchez would be replacing Zito in the rotation and starting Friday night against the Phillies, forcing the club to make a decision on Zito.

Giants GM Brian Sabean told Comcast SportsNet Bay Area before Monday's game with Arizona that Zito has a problem with the same foot that placed him on the DL earlier this year.

The team's official word is that Zito is suffering from a right foot strain.

Zito, 33, has lost his last three decisions.