Jean Segura Placed on the IL

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Phillies second baseman Jean Segura was placed on the 10-day IL (Injured List) earlier today with a right quad strain.  Scott Kingery has been brought up to replace Segura on the 25-man roster.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (9-2-20)

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This week's photo is a shot of Chase signing some autographs for the fans before playing a rehab game for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (1-15-20)

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This week's photo is a shot of Chase playing for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs during one of his rehab stints.

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Little Chase

Juan Nicasio Placed on the DL

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Phillies relief pitcher Juan Nicasio was placed on the 10-day DL (Disabled List) on August 24th with right rotator cuff tendinitis.  In an additional move, Nick Pivetta was also sent down to Triple A.  Nicasio and Nivetta have been replaced on the 25 man roster by Triple A pitchers Edgar Garcia and Austin Davis.

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Little Chase

Harper Family Has A Baby Boy

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies right-fielder Bryce Harper and his wife Kayla on the birth of their first child (Krew Aaron Harper) last Thursday (August 22nd).

While Bryce was on paternity leave this past weekend (August 23rd-25th)...Maikel Franco was brought up from Triple A to take his place on the 25 man roster.

Congrats again to the Harper family!

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Little Chase

Jerad Eickhoff Returns from the DL

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Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff was reactivated from the DL (Disabled List) yesterday (August 20th) and was assigned to the Triple A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.  Eickhoff has been on the DL since June 17th with right bicep tendinitis.

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Little Chase

Jake Arrieta Done for the Season

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Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta is done for the season because he is having surgery to repair the bone spur in his right elbow.  Arrieta is expected to be ready to go by Spring Training. 1st Baseman/Bench Bat Logan Morrison has been called up from Triple A to replace Arrieta on the 25-man roster.

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Little Chase

Jay Bruce Placed on the DL

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Phillies left fielder Jay Bruce was placed on the 10-day DL (Disabled List) last Friday (August 9th) with a left flexor strain.  Bruce has been replaced on the 25 man roster by Triple A outfielder Adam Haseley.

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Little Chase

Jay Bruce Returns from the DL

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Phillies left fielder Jay Bruce was reactivated from the DL (Disabled List) before Thursday's (August 8th) game against the San Francisco Giants. Bruce has been on the DL since July 17th with a right oblique strain.  To make room for Bruce on the 25 man roster, Adam Haseley was sent down to Triple A.

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Little Chase

Brad Miller Returns from the DL

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Phillies bench player Brad Miller was reactivated from the DL (Disabled List) before Sunday's (August 4th) game against the Chicago White Sox. Miller has been on the DL since July 24th with a right hip flexor strain. The Phillies sent Maikel Franco to Triple A to make room for Miller on the 25 man roster.

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Little Chase

Phillies Acquire Free Agent Relief Pitcher Blake Parker

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The Phillies signed free agent right-handed relief pitcher Blake Parker on Tuesday (July 30th). Parker will be replacing Edgar Garcia (sent to Triple A) in the bullpen. Welcome to Philly, Blake Parker!

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Little Chase

Phillies Acquire Mike Morin From Twins

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The Phillies traded cash considerations to the Minnesota Twins for right handed relief pitcher Mike Morin on Saturday (July 20th).  To make room for Morin on the 25-man roster, the Phils sent relief pitcher J.D. Hammer down to Triple A.  Welcome to Philly, Mike Morin!

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Little Chase

Jay Bruce Placed on the DL

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Phillies left fielder Jay Bruce was placed on the 10-day DL (Disabled List) earlier today (July 17th) with a right oblique strain.  Bruce has been replaced on the 25 man roster by Triple A outfielder Nick Williams.

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Little Chase

Edubray Ramos Placed on the DL

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Phillies relief pitcher Edubray Ramos was placed on the 10-day DL (Disabled List) on July 16th with a right shoulder impingement. Ramos has been replaced on the 25 man roster by Triple A pitcher Austin Davis.

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Little Chase

Tommy Hunter Placed on the DL

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Phillies relief pitcher Tommy Hunter was placed on the 10-day DL (Disabled List) on July 14th with a right forearm strain.  Hunter has been replaced on the 25 man roster by Triple A pitcher Edubray Ramos.

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Little Chase

Sean Rodriguez Placed on the DL

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Phillies bench player/infielder Sean Rodriguez was placed on the 10-day DL (Disabled List) on July 10th with a right abdominal strain. Rodriguez has been replaced on the 25 man roster by Triple A outfielder Adam Haseley.

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Little Chase

Juan Nicasio Placed on the DL

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Phillies relief pitcher Juan Nicasio was placed on the 10-day DL (Disabled List) on July 4th with a left groin strain. Nicasio has been replaced on the 25 man roster by Triple A pitcher Austin Davis.  Davis was subsequently sent back down to Triple A on July 5th and replaced on the roster by Yacksel Rios.

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Little Chase

Adam Haseley Returns from the DL

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Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley was reactivated from the DL (Disabled List) on Friday (June 21th) and was assigned to the Triple A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.  Haseley has been on the DL since June 6th with a left groin strain.

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Little Chase

Adam Morgan Returns from the DL

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Phillies relief pitcher Adam Morgan was reactivated from the DL (Disabled List) before Friday's (June 21th) game against the Miami Marlins.  Morgan has been on the DL since May 26th with a left forearm strain.  The Phils sent pitcher Cole Irvin to Triple A to make room for Morgan on the 25 man roster.

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Little Chase

Pat Neshek Placed on the DL

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Phillies relief pitcher Pat Neshek was placed on the 10-day DL (Disabled List) on June 20th with a left hamstring strain. Neshek has been replaced on the 25 man roster by Triple A pitcher Ranger Suarez.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase