Kendrick optioned to triple-A
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Kendrick optioned to triple-A
Matt Gelb, Inquirer Staff Writer
ST. LOUIS -- It begins.
Eleven days before the trading deadline, the Phillies have made their first roster move. Righthander Kyle Kendrick was optioned to triple-A Lehigh Valley after allowing seven runs in five innings in Monday's loss to the Cardinals.
Replacing Kendrick on the roster is righthander Andrew Carpenter, who was recalled. It's unknown if Carpenter will take Kendrick's next turn in the rotation, which is scheduled for Saturday against Colorado at Citizens Bank Park.
Kendrick was 5-4 with a 4.82 ERA in 20 games for the Phillies. He showed flashes of quality pitching, especially in May when he was 3-1 with a 3.13 ERA. He had a horrid first month but had a 4.04 ERA in 84 2/3 innings since.
In fact, since May 1, Kendrick has arguably been the Phillies' third-best starter. Consider:
Jamie Moyer: 7-7, 4.78 ERA, 86 2/3 IP, 72 H, 15 HR
Joe Blanton: 3-5, 6.21 ERA, 87 IP, 108 H, 16 HR
Kendrick: 5-3, 4.04 ERA, 84 2/3 IP, 84 H, 12 HR
Carpenter, 25, was 7-6 with a 3.41 ERA for Lehigh Valley. He began the season on the Phillies roster but did not appear in any games. It would be surprising if Carpenter simply replaces Kendrick in the rotation. Another move is likely coming, whether it's a trade or promotion.
Not to say Carpenter hasn't pitched well for the IronPigs. If we take the same time measurement, Carpenter has a 3.11 ERA in 84 innings at triple-A since May 1.
Another possibility to join the rotation is lefthander J.A. Happ. Happ will make another start at triple A on Tuesday night. Happ has a 5.59 ERA in 19 1/3 triple-A innings in 2010.
More to come...
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this should have happened weeks ago— templeowl08- When Kendrick was off, he was horrific. Witness Monday night. He throws BP, and the good teams hit him hard. Carpenter may not be a solution, but Kendrick certainly isn't. He's no more than a triple-A pitcher.— farside37
- I agree that this is the most frustrating spell for this team in a few years but is everyone really giving up on them?— Chutley26
- carpenter is only filling in until Happ is ready or Ruben acquires Brett Myers or Ben Sheets.— michael2_19030
- The reason for this move was to redirect the fans away from the team losing 4 of the last 5 games after the break. This team has issues on all level, from offense to starting pitcher and to the bull-pen. Let hope for the Braves and the stinking Mets go into a long slump so this team can catch-up.— abba
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- Unless Carpenter can hit, he is not going to help much. It's not the pitching....KK was an average 5th starter in the NL....it's the hitting. Wake up Phillies bats!— Phront_Runner
- bleed green forever - before calling someone an idiot it is highly recommended that you learn the difference between "your" and "you're". KK got left in there for too long last night and now he's paying the price. He's pitched better than Fat Joe.— F. Harry Stowe
- The days of Eagles chants at Phillies games might be returning.
- bleed green: well said.— templeowl08
Why not heavy B???????- Why haven't they called Happ back up?— TheRallyCap
- By my count, the Phils were 9-8 in games started by KK. In one of the losses, Kendrick threw 8 shutout innings. Those are fine numbers for a #5 starter. He is inconsistent, no question, but he isn't the problem. Even if he was the problem, Andrew Carpenter isn't likely to be the answer.— jfar86
- crboyle1, you are not serious are you? Feeding Kedrick to the Lions at the zoo would have had no impact on Lee remaining with the club. If Happ were healthy, Kendrick would have been back in A-town long ago. I wish Lee were with the Phillies, but I am not going to be stupid about it.— thephan
