Originally posted on MLB Trade Rumors | By Connor Byrne | Last updated 5/1/21
The Phillies announced that Didi Gregorius has been reinstated from the IL and that catcher Rafael Marchan has been optioned back to their alternate site. Additionally, outfielder Roman Quinn has now been placed on the COVID IL, while fellow outfielder Mickey Moniak was recalled in a corresponding roster move.
The Phillies had placed Gregorius COVID-19 injured list and recalled Marchan from their alternate site on Friday, according to a team announcement.
Gregorius, 31, was re-signed by the Phillies to a two-year, $28 million guarantee in free agency. Across 83 plate appearances, Gregorius has batted .250/.277/.355 with two home runs – down quite a bit from the .284/.339/.488 line he logged in 2020. With Gregorius out, the Phillies started Nick Maton at short Friday.
Phillies Bryce Harper out vs. Mets; Didi Gregorius on COVID-19 list By Zac Wassink | Last updated 4/30/21
Philadelphia Phillies star slugger Bryce Harper provided a positive update for fans via social media after he took a 97-mph fastball to the face during Wednesday s game against the St. Louis Cardinals but isn t quite ready to return to action for Friday s series opener against the division-rival New York Mets. It’s not so much about his face; it’s more about his wrist when the ball bounced off his face and ricocheted, bench coach Rob Thomson told reporters, per NBC Sports Philadelphia. He’s still a little bit sore. He’s going outside to shag [fly balls]. He probably won’t hit today. He won’t be available. It’s more precaution than anything.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies placed shortstop Didi Gregorius on the COVID-related injured list on Friday. Bench coach Rob Thomson said the move was taken as a precaution and did not indicate what caused the decision. Manager Joe Girardi missed the game to attend his daughter’s college graduation.
Bryce Harper out for Phillies, Didi Gregorius placed on COVID list
Field Level Media
01 May 2021, 07:19 GMT+10
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper will sit out Friday s home game against the New York Mets because of a sore left wrist, the team announced.
This will be the second straight game Harper has missed since being hit in the face Wednesday night by a 97-mph pitch by St. Louis Cardinals reliever Genesis Cabrera.
Harper is batting .321 with six homers and 10 RBIs in 23 games this season.
Catcher J.T. Realmuto was scratched from Friday s starting lineup, with no reason immediately provided. Realmuto is batting .329 with two homers and 11 RBIs in 25 games.