Rollins activated; Utley seeing specialist
MILWAUKEE -- The Phillies have activated shortstop Jimmy Rollins from the disabled list. Rollins had been sidelined since Aug. 22 with a strained right groin, an injury he sustained during a game against the Washington Nationals.
Rollins activated; Utley seeing specialist
Bob Brookover, Inquirer Baseball Columnist
MILWAUKEE -- The Phillies have activated shortstop Jimmy Rollins from the disabled list. Rollins had been sidelined since Aug. 22 with a strained right groin, an injury he sustained during a game against the Washington Nationals.
It remains to be seen if Rollins will immediately move into the starting lineup when the team opens a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday night at Miller Park. With a 10 1/2-game lead over the Atlanta Braves in the National League East and an 81/2-game lead over the Brewers for the best record in the National League, the Phillies have the luxury of easing Rollins back into the lineup.
The team also announced that second baseman Chase Utley will see a concussion specialist Thursday after being hit in the head during the sixth inning of the Phillies win over Atlanta Wednesday night. Utley left the game in the eighth inning after experiencing a headache. He will be examined by Dr. Rob Franks at the Rothman Institute.
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Poll: Which upcoming series will be the most dramatic?- Howard and Utley have both faced O'Flaherty 12 times. They've both walked twice and been hit by a pitch once. Utley has one more hit, but only Howard has an extra base hit. When O'Flaherty beaned Utley, he gave a free pass to a guy who was very likely to make an out against him. The Braves are not as dumb as you. They don't give away bases on purpose late in games they are desperate to win.
— phillyl0 - I agree, it is very mystifying that O'Flarety - who's supposed to be a phenom - misses with a pitch to Utley's head. It's a shame most relief pitchers don't bat.— skt042
- What does that mean, "supposed to be a phenom"? He's not some young rising star. He's on his second team in six big league seasons. Do you have him confused with Venters and Kimbrel, the young studs at the back end of their pen? And do you think that good pitchers never hit batters by mistake? What's more mystifying is why nobody who posts comments here has figured out how to spell the guy's name. — phillyl0
- They need home field. Hope this Utley thing doesn't jeopardize that. People who are happy to give him a rest don't seem to get that concussions often have lingering effects.— JE40
- If you can't beat them, bean them! The Braves might just have something there because it looks like the Phils Pitchers won't protect their guys by retaliating. Next time up, McCann or Borne should have been fast ball head shots but no, nothing. Sorry Chase, they can hit you in the head every at bat, but us pitchers are not going there. That's not so good for Phillie hitters. Atlanta, Arizona and the Brewers just learned something valuable last night. Food for thought: In this game you need balls to pitch!— younged
- I like the idea bring up Galvis. Valdez at 2nd and Martinez giving polanco a breather. Give Galvis a chance to see what he will be facing when they bring him up full time— ryter
- In addition Utley gets a rest. slumping lately he may be tired. if he is out a week he is rested gets his timing back and ready for the playoffs and ws— ryter
- Have Blanton start one of the last 3 games and plunk Bourne with the 1st pitch...that way if ATL wants to retaliate they will have to think about it with plenty of game left. Baseball goons would be a fun thing to see....— glove69
- Our retaliation against Atlanta and O'Flaherty was a sweet, ninth-inning win that swept the series. Statement rendered and, I would wager, received.— eman
- Why dont we wait to we get the scoop from the specialists. How many predicted Chase would not see the field this year? At any rate some rest will be prescribed. I hope not more is needed. Chase brings a sense of order and balance to the Phills. I would hope some level heads would prevail I agree we got the retaliation with Gloads smash— Don w
- No need for Galvis until after we clinch. 1. JRoll 2. Polly 3. Shane, LET'S GO!!
- didn't a braves pitcher hit polanco last year injuring him? who hit utley a couple of years ago my memory fails me. time for the phils to get back at them so there pitchers will think twice..— phillysportsnut
- Yeah Willie - go back to New YAWK loser— SoundGround
- Hey lets hope that pitch knocked some, ability to hit left handed pitching back into his repertoire. Jk. Rest and get yourself ready for the post-season Chase.— KINGOFZED
- Anyone know the Phils record since 8/22?— drunk13
