Oakland, CA (Best E Casino) - Oakland Athletics infielder Donnie Murphy was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday due to right elbow inflammation.

The move to put Murphy on the DL is retroactive to Sunday. He started five straight games at second base for the injured Mark Ellis before missing Sunday's contest against Atlanta. Murphy is hitting .200 with two home runs and six RBI in 26 games this season.

The A's also recalled left-handed pitcher Dallas Braden from Triple-A Sacramento. This will be his third stint with the parent club this season. Braden is 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA in five relief appearances for Oakland.