The Phillies announced a series of roster moves today, including the activation of outfielder Roman Quinn. He’ll take the place of fellow outfielder Nick Williams, who was optioned down.
Meanwhile, the Phils placed righty Jerad Eickhoff on the 10-day injured list with what the team is labeling right biceps tendinitis. He’ll be replaced for the time being by reliever Edgar Garcia.
Quinn, 26, has shown promise at times but has rarely stayed healthy long enough for a full assessment. The toolsy youngster is back from a groin strain that cost him a big chunk of the early portion of the season. He ought to have a solid opportunity in the run-up to the trade deadline to prove he deserves a steady outfield job.
Eickhoff returned well after a long injury layoff, but was recently been bumped to the bullpen after a rough stretch. His first relief recent outing was even worse, as he was bombed for five earned runs on six hits (including two long balls) while recording just three outs. He’ll get a chance to take a breather and try to build back towards the majors.
The Lack of success flu claims another victim.
An excellent way of putting it. It’s quite contagious and is effecting bullpens around the league.
When did eickhoff get hurt? He seemed ok in yesterdays game, well healthy any way he did pitch poorly.
His heart broke as he saw his own performance.
How can you mend a broken heart???
I think the bee gees have it.
He suffered repeated whiplash. Did you not see the game yesterday?
Braves pitching typically catch the same flu when they suck.
I really hope they don’t blow through all of Nicks options and have him languish in DFA limbo like Altherr.
I really never want to see Nick Williams in this lineup again. Wish him the best, but he cannot hit major league pitching.
You only burn one option a year, so they can move him up and down all year with it only counting as one.
Quinn will be hitting right handed only.