Good news for Cole Hamels.An MRI exam today revealed the Phillies' ace has no structural damage in his left elbow. Hamels has been diagnosed with a "mild elbow strain." The Phillies placed him on the disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 17. He can be activated Sept. 1, and both Hamels and assistant GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said today they expect he'll be ready to pitch by then. Meanwhile, Fabio Castro will start tomorrow against the Dodgers. Castro had been starting at triple-A Ottawa before being called up earlier this week to help out of the bullpen. Castro was 1-4 with a 4.23 ERA as a starter, 4-1 with a 3.24 ERA as a reliever.
Also, as expected, Shane Victorino, sidelined since July 30 with a strained right calf, has been activated (he'll take Hamels' spot on the roster) and is in the lineup tonight, batting sixth and playing right field.
Finally, spoiler alert, check the 50-center tomorrow for news on Adam Eaton, who threw 35 pitches in the bullpen today.
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