MIAMI GARDENS -- The euphoria has barely worn off from the Phillies' four-game sweep of the Mets, and already, there's some sobering news here in Miami. Cole Hamels felt discomfort in his strained left elbow during a bullpen session yesterday and will be shut down from throwing for 4-6 days.Adam Eaton will start in Hamels' place Sunday against the Marlins.
Assistant GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said the Phils expect Hamels will be able to pitch competitively in seven to 10 days. But Hamels said he's taking stronger anti-inflammatory medication that will prevent him from throwing until Thursday. Then, he'll test his elbow with two bullpen sessions. That probably will keep him from starting for the Phillies until Sept. 10 or so.
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In other news, the Phillies sent Geoff Geary back to triple-A Ottawa and purchased the contract of reliever Kane Davis. Geary will rejoin the team next week in Atlanta after the minor-league season ends.
Also, the Phillies traded all-or-nothing slugger Russell Branyan to the Cardinals for a player to be named. Amaro said the Phillies had information that the Cardinals were interested in making a waiver claim for Branyan, who was designated for assignment Monday.
Finally, Michael Bourn (sprained left ankle) is here, but he says he's at least a week, probably two, from playing. Amaro said catcher Rod Barajas and reliever Francisco Rosario will be the first players to join the team tomorrow when rosters expand. Scott Mathieson, coming back from elbow ligament replacement surgery, may arrive later this weekend or Monday in Atlanta, but Ryan Madson (strained right shoulder) hasn't started throwing yet and isn't close to returning.
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It'll all be in tomorrow's paper in greater detail. Speaking of which, I should start working on that. Thanks to everyone for keeping the blog going during my travel delays today. Keep it coming!
2 comments:
thanks for the updates on madson and bourn; i'd been wondering about their progress.
It's tough to hear about Hamels but hopefully the five current starters and the callups can do us a fine job until his return. Minus a few players, this team is starting to get back to full strength again, or at least as good as it's going to get.
It'll definitely be interesting to see how the callups will perform. Do you have any idea if Costanzo could be making a September appearance in the majors? I heard that he's going to play in the Arizona Fall League but it looks like that doesn't start until October. I'd be curious to see how he would do against major league pitching, even if it's just in a few at-bats.
Regardless of injuries, I just want to see this team keep their momentum and barrel through the next few weeks.
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