Reds LHP Brent Suter (shoulder) placed on IL

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Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brent Suter was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday after an MRI exam revealed a partial tear of the left teres major muscle in back of his throwing shoulder.

Suter will be unable to throw for four to six weeks to allow the tear to heal. He said he hopes to return to the team before the end of the season.

Suter exited Friday's game in