Phillies ditch Otto Kemp and call up .999 OPS righty slugger for MLB debut
This is a fun promotion for the Phillies amid some tough news.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are 8-11 to start the season, and if things get much worse, the seat of Rob Thomson might be on fire. As part of the Phillies roster moves announced on Saturday, superstar closer Jhoan Duran is headed to the injured list. It's bad news right as the Phillies didn't need it.
However, while not diminishing the feelings of losing Duran, the Phillies are making a very fun prospect promotion to the big leagues, ditching Otto Kemp back to the minors in favor of right-handed slugging outfielder Felix Reyes. Phillies ditch Otto Kemp, promote Felix Reyes for MLB debut "Prior to tonight's game against the Atlanta Braves , the Phillies announced the following roster moves: Infielder/outfielder Felix Reyes had his contract selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and will wear No. 29 ...
Infielder/outfielder Otto Kemp was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. " The Phillies are sending Kemp back down to Triple-A after his brutal start to the year as the righty-hitting platoon outfielder. He was hitting .