Brown called up as Victorino goes to DL
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Brown called up as Victorino goes to DL
Matt Gelb, Inquirer Staff Writer
Domonic Brown is here.
The Phillies have called up their top prospect from triple-A Lehigh Valley when they placed centerfielder Shane Victorino on the 15-day disabled list with an abdominal strain on his left side.
After Tuesday's game, Victorino was optimistic the injury wouldn't require a trip to the disabled list. But an MRI this morning evidently showed the injury is serious enough.
Brown, 22, has hit .327 with 20 home runs and 68 RBIs in 93 games for triple and double A. He is the top-rated Phillies prospect. Scouts have been impressed with not only Brown's numbers, but also the way he's gone about his business as one of the most visible prospects in the entire minor leagues.
A National League scout told our Bob Brookover on Tuesday that Brown was more than ready to play in the majors.
Brown will wear No. 9 with the Phillies.
The biggest test for Brown will be facing lefthanded pitching in the majors. His first test will be Thursday when Arizona starts Joe Saunders.
The toosly lefthanded outfielder is batting .303 against lefthanded pitching this season with an .881 OPS. But only three of his 20 home runs have come off lefties.
Brown will likely start in rightfield tonight with Jayson Werth shifting to centerfield in Victorino's absense. A few weeks ago, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr said Brown would only come up if he could play every day at the major-league level.
That opportunity has arrived.
Much more to come...
Adds a little youth to an aging team. It's nice to see someone with potential.— 4thand10- Good luck, Dom! If he plays lights out, Charlie will have a nice problem to solve when Shane returns.— nmlawyer
- The trade deadline aint over yet. The Phils have already said they don't see them being able to pay another huge contract in 2011, so don't be surprised if Werth still gets moved by the deadline so they get something in return.— Apache9
- Polly playing second and then removing Dobbs after they have a decent lead is a terrific move by Charlie. I still think Dobbs will help this team if he gets to play more. In 2008, when he played more, he did fine. Last year he never recovered from the calf strain. He has responded pretty well since coming back from Lehigh Valley. Valdez is fine for a defensive replacement and when they need to lay down a sacrifice bunt. I'm optimistic and can't wait to see what Brown can do for us. I just don't expect too much so i won't be too disappointed if he has some problems with major league pitching. At least we will find out in the next couple of weeks while Vic is out.— OBLawyer
- @mebphilla...yeah, you got me on the lyrics. and no I dont live in a vaccum as that would be uncomfortable. I never claimed to know anything about song lyrics anyways!— ESFjellin
- Apache...Jesus Werth ain't going anywhere. You don't dispense your only RH power bat in the midst of a 3rd straight pennant run.— dri_as_a_bone
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