Gonzalez was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Red Sox on Wednesday, retroactive to Saturday, due to a Grade 1 oblique strain. Dustin Pedroia started at shortstop on Tuesday and is expected to continue to fill in for Gonzalez. (Updated 8/23/2006) Analysis: Gonzalez is hitting .270 with nine homers and 43 RBIs in 96 games during his first season with the Red Sox. They signed him as a free agent in the offseason from the Florida Marlins.