FLUSHING, New York (Ticker) - The New York Mets on Saturday placed left fielder Cliff Floyd on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 7, with a sprained left ankle.

After a 2005 campaign in which he batted .273 with 34 home runs, Floyd has struggled this season. The 33-year-old is hitting just .238 with six homers and 19 RBI in 51 games.

The move was announced prior to New York's contest with the Baltimore Orioles. A corresponding move was not announced.
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