March 26 -- LEFT(IES) OUT

TAMPA, Fla. -- Greetings from Legends Field.

A few housekeeping matters before the Phillies face the Yankees here. LHP Eude Brito (left) and LHP Fabio Castro (right) were optioned to minor-league camp this morning. Brito didn't pitch enough to earn a spot on the team, while Castro didn't pitch well enough. The moves cement Matt Smith as the only lefty in the bullpen, barring a trade. Left-hander J.A. Happ is still in camp, but Happ is projected as a starter at Class AAA Ottawa, not a reliever in Philly.

Also, RHP Joe Bisenius has been informed he'll be coming north with the Phillies for this weekend's exhibitions against the Red Sox but won't make the opening-day roster. Also sent to minor-league camp were 3B Brennan King and C Dusty Wathan. IF Brent Abernathy and OF Ron Calloway also will come north this weekend but won't make the team.

More later.