PHILADELPHIA — Lower than three weeks into the season, the Phillies’ organizational depth is being pushed to its limits.
They introduced Wednesday morning that second baseman Jean Segura has been positioned on the 10-day injured listing due to a strained proper quadriceps. An MRI examination confirmed the severity of the harm. Previously 11 days, the Phils have misplaced right-hander Archie Bradley (strained left indirect), left-hander José Alvarado (COVID-19 protocols), lefty Matt Moore (COVID-19 protocols), infielder Ronald Torreyes (COVID-19 protocols) and shortstop Didi Gregorius (sore proper elbow). They’ve additionally had 5 coaches enter COVID-19 protocols.
Philadelphia recalled infielder Scott Kingery from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Segura’s place on the 26-man roster.
It’s removed from best. The Phillies mentioned earlier this week that Kingery was not a candidate for a promotion, regardless of virtually no manufacturing from their middle fielders, as a result of he continued to wrestle together with his swing modifications on the alternate coaching website in Allentown, Pa.
The losses of Segura, Gregorius and Torreyes left them no alternative.
The Phils hope it’s a short-term stopgap. Gregorius has not performed since Sunday, however they hope he can begin as early as Friday towards the Rockies at Coors Subject. In addition they hope Torreyes clears COVID-19 protocols someday quickly.
In a further roster transfer, Philadelphia recalled right-hander Spencer Howard and optioned fellow righty Ramón Rosso.