Joc Pederson placed on DL, Dodgers call up Will Venable

Benny Sieu-USA TODAY SportsLOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers placed outfielder Joc Pederson on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right AC joint before their weekend series against the Rockies on Friday night, three days after he injured his shoulder crashing into the center field wall at Miller Park in Milwaukee.

Will Venable was promoted from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take Pederson's place on the active roster. To make room on the 40-man roster, pitcher Layne Somsen was designated for assignment. The Dodgers claimed Somsen off waivers on June 22.

The Dodgers also placed Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day DL with mild disc herniation and activated new acquisition Bud Norris, who will start Friday…