Mets send outfielder Floyd to 15-day disabled list

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NEW YORK -- Mets outfielder Cliff Floyd went on the disabled list Wednesday for the 10th time in his major league career, sidelined because of tendinitis in his left Achilles' tendon.

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The NL East-leading Mets purchased the contract of outfielder Michael Tucker from Triple-A Norfolk.

The 33-year-old Floyd left Saturday's game against Philadelphia after aggravating the injury. He pinch-hit in Tuesday night's 3-2 win over San Diego and grounded out.

Floyd had hoped to be back in the lineup this week. Before Wednesday night's game, in fact, Mets manager Willie Randolph said he did not think Floyd would go on the 15-day DL.

Instead, Endy Chavez took Floyd's usual spot in left field. A day earlier, the Mets claimed outfielder Ricky Ledee off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Floyd is hitting .245 with 10 home runs and 36 RBIs. He was on the disabled list in June because of a sprained left ankle.

Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press

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