ST. LOUIS (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Wade Miley went on the injured list Wednesday, one day after a lat strain caused him to leave a game after throwing only 22 pitches.

Miley exited in the second inning of the Brewers’ 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Miley has posted a 3-2 record with a 3.67 ERA in eight starts this season.

The Brewers signed Miley to a one-year, $4.5 million contract in January. The deal gave Miley the opportunity to make an additional $1.5 million in incentives and included a $10 million mutual option for 2024.

Miley’s injury is the latest setback for a Brewers rotation that already was missing two-time All-Star Brandon Woodruff, who has made just two starts this season. He hasn’t pitched since April 7 due to a shoulder issue.

The Brewers filled Miley’s spot on the roster by recalling right-hander Jake Cousins from Triple-A Nashville. Cousins has gone 0-0 with a 1.93 ERA in three appearances with Milwaukee and 1-0 with a 5.19 ERA in eight games with Nashville this season.

U-M CENTER HEADS TO KANSAS

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — All-American forward Hunter Dickinson, arguably the top player in the transfer portal after deciding to leave Michigan, said in a social media post Thursday that he was headed to Kansas for the upcoming season.

Dickinson chose the Jayhawks after visits to Villanova, Kentucky, Maryland and Georgetown.

The 7-foot-1 center led the Wolverines to a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and a trip to the Elite Eight as a freshman during the 2020-21 season. Dickinson averaged 18.6 points in helping them reach the Sweet 16 two years ago and 18.5 points and a career-best 9.0 rebounds last season, when he was voted an honorable mention All-American.

With the former Wolverine in the fold, the Jayhawks suddenly become one of the national title favorites heading into next season.

BIRD DIES FROM PREGAME THROW

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers aspire to be like Randy Johnson.

Zac Gallen unintentionally got real close in emulating the Hall of Famer.

While warming up in the outfield before Arizona’s game at Oakland on Wednesday, Gallen threw a curveball that hit a bird in midflight, killing it.

The throw was captured by cameras for Diamondbacks’ broadcaster Bally Sports Arizona.

Johnson infamously killed a bird during a spring training game in 2001.

Gallen was only 5 when that happened.

Gallen’s incident happened one day before the anniversary of Johnson pitching a perfect game for Arizona against the Atlanta Braves in 2004.

COYOTES FACE MORE INSTABILITY

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes were confident more than two decades of instability were coming to a close.

A “yes” vote on a referendum for an entertainment district would allow the franchise to finally build its own arena.

But, on Tuesday, voters overwhelmingly said “no” to a proposed $2.3 billion Tempe Entertainment District, leaving the franchise still in a state of flux.

The Coyotes said on Wednesday they will play in Mullett Arena next season, but it is not a long-term option. Playing at such a small arena hurts the overall league revenue and the Mullett, while nice, is not up to NHL standards.

Relocation rumors have followed the Coyotes for years and the rejection by Tempe may lead to a road out of the desert. Though, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has been adamant the franchise will remain in Arizona.