LOS ANGELES — Jason Schmidt was nowhere to be seen. His locker was empty.

The Los Angeles Dodgers wouldn’t — or couldn’t — say exactly what was wrong with Schmidt. Officially, the 36-year-old former All-Star was moved to the 15-day disabled list Friday with what was called a “shoulder injury.”
Schmidt was examined by team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Thursday night and returned to his home in Arizona on Friday.
Manager Joe Torre said that Schmidt could be back when rosters expand in September but acknowledged that his long-awaited comeback might be over.
“It could be it,” Torre said.
Schmidt’s place on the active roster was taken by utility infielder Tony Abreu, who was recalled from triple-A Albuquerque. His spot in the rotation will go to left-hander Scott Elbert.
Schmidt didn’t complain of any discomfort in his shoulder Wednesday night when he was charged with four runs and five hits in 3 2/3 innings against Milwaukee.
“It was after that that he felt something,” said Torre, who spoke with Schmidt on Thursday.
The start Wednesday was the fourth of the season for Schmidt, who was sidelined for more than two years because of shoulder problems.
He is 2-2 with a 5.60 earned-run average.
“I just think the fact that he was able to come back after two years and take the ball four times, that was something that he was satisfied with,” Torre said.