Mario's Out, Nikko's in As 'Idol' Juggles Dozen

"American Idol" finalist Mario Vazquez, citing "personal issues," withdrew from the talent competition Sunday, and producers of the Fox show called in the son of a baseball Hall of Famer as backup.

Fox bumped Nikko Smith , the son of baseball great Ozzie Smith , into Vazquez's spot because Smith got more votes than Travis Tucker when both were voted off Wednesday, the network said.

Vazquez, 27, had been picked by many fans and three fellow finalists as a favorite to win the competition.

He told TV Guide's Web site that he dropped out to "take care of some personal issues with my family in New York. And with 'Idol' being a live show, it just wouldn't have worked out schedule-wise."

Smith was not available for comment.