So, after days and days of insisting that Jimmy Rollins wouldn't have to go on the disabled list, the Phillies announced a few minutes ago that Rollins is being placed on the DL.Oops.
And, because Rollins pinch-hit yesterday against the Mets, he isn't eligible to be activated until at least May 5.
Double oops.
It should be noted that Rollins looked more mobile yesterday when he tested his sprained left ankle by fielding grounders during batting practice and when he ran to first base after grounding out in the sixth inning. And Rollins has never before been on the DL during his eight-year major-league career. Just yesterday, in fact, he was boasting of his ability to steer clear of the DL. But, as Rollins also said yesterday, "It's an ankle. It would be nice if you didn't have one." He meant that sprained ankles can linger for several weeks, even months. So, it's no surprise that Rollins hasn't progressed much since the injury occurred April 8 at Shea Stadium.
Anyway, we'll have more on this story as it develops.
Outfielder Chris Snelling also went on the DL today with left knee inflammation. The Phillies have recalled infielder Brad Harman and outfielder T.J. Bohn from the minors. Here's a look at how Harman was doing at Class AA Reading and Bohn at Class AAA Lehigh Valley. Offensively, neither has gotten off to a particularly strong start.
(Update, 6:18 p.m.): Here's what Rollins had to say today at The Bank. Click here to listen to the audiofile: Jimmy.mp3
3 comments:
Unbelievable. This might be one of the worst handled injury situations I've ever seen in professional sports.
Rather than putting Rollins on the DL as soon as he got hurt, or even better yet, not trotting him out there to pinch-hit, the Phillies really screwed this one up.
Now instead of being able to backdate the move, we'll be without our leadoff hitter until early May. Plus, who knows if Victorino will be 100% healthy when he's eligible to come off the DL. These next few weeks will tell us a lot about whether or not the Phillies can adapt without a true table setter at the top of the lineup.
Why Brad Harmen and not Jason Donald? Donald is hitting much better, and is a shortstop, while Harmen plays 2B. It makes no sense whatsoever.
Donald is currently injured
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