Asked before today's game about his aching right arm, Freddy Garcia (left) said little more than, "I'm not worried." Fortunately, Phillies assistant GM Ruben Amaro Jr. was available to provide more detailed information.Amaro said Garcia underwent a battery of tests on his right biceps (not his shoulder) that were administered by Dr. Steven Cohen, an associate of team doctor Michael Ciccotti. The Phillies were encouraged by the results, but they'll shut down Garcia until at least Saturday when Ciccotti, who already had been scheduled to come here, will arrive. At the moment, there is no information on whether Garcia will miss a Grapefruit League start or open the regular season on the disabled list. But, considering Jon Lieber is still pitching in relief of Jamie Moyer today against the Red Sox, it seems the Phillies don't think Garcia will be sidelined for long.
A few other injury updates: C Carlos Ruiz (shoulder), C/INF Chris Coste (hamstring), RHP Geoff Geary (hamstring), LHP Matt Smith (groin) and INF/OF Greg Dobbs (wrist) are nicked up.
As always, check out tomorrow's News Journal for more on Garcia and the Phillies. Check back here later for more on the game against the Red Sox.
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