Rogers adds to case as All-Star
Trevor Rogers made his latest case on Tuesday night to be the Marlins’ All-Star representative.
Rogers, the 23-year-old left-handed pitcher who should be the front-runner for the National League Rookie of the
Year Award, struck out nine and held the Philadelphia Phillies to two earned runs over 5 2⁄3 innings.
Rogers held the Phillies to just two hits on Tuesday although both resulted in runs.
The first was an Andrew McCutchen RBI single in the first that scored Jean Segura, who reached on a hit by pitch and advanced to second on a Bryce Harper walk. The second was a Rhys Hoskins solo home run with two outs in the sixth against a Rogers changeup — his 99th and final pitch of the game — that leaked over the heart of the plate.
Through 16 starts this year, Rogers has a 2.14 ERA with 110 strikeouts against 32 walks in 92 ⁄3
1 innings.
In five June starts, Rogers had a 2.73 ERA over 29 2⁄3 innings pitched with 34 strikeouts against 10 walks and two home runs allowed.
LATEST ON SIXTO SANCHEZ
Right-handed pitcher Sixto Sanchez is throwing from flat ground at 120 feet as his rehab from right shoulder inflammation that dates back to April 1 continues at a slow pace.
Sanchez was briefly shut down after experiencing discomfort in his shoulder following his first bullpen session on May 25 and essentially started his throwing progression from scratch after that.
“This hasn’t gone as quickly as we want,” general manager Kim Ng said, “but you know a lot of, you know, in terms of medical you have to let the athletes dictate how quick or slow they go. We’re just taking it day by day and making sure that we are conservative in our approach because he’s a big part of our future.”
MORE INJURY UPDATES
Right-handed pitcher Jorge Guzman (60-day IL, right elbow spur) and middle infielder Jose Devers (10-day IL, right shoulder impingement) are scheduled to start rehab assignments with Triple A Jacksonville this week.
Third baseman Brian Anderson (60-day IL, left shoulder subluxation) is doing defensive drills and soft toss.
Right-handed pitcher Elieser Hernandez (60-day IL, right quad strain) is throwing from flat ground at 105 feet and doing lower body strengthening, while lefthanded pitcher Daniel Castano (10-day IL, left shoulder impingement) is throwing at 120 feet.
DAY OFF FOR ROJAS
Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas was not in the starting lineup on Tuesday while dealing with a non-COVID-19-related illness. It’s the same coldtype illness starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was dealing with during his start on Sunday.
Luis Marte started in Rojas’ place at shortstop.
ROSTER MOVES
Right-handed pitcher Cody Poteet was placed on the 10-day IL with a sprained knee, retroactive to Monday. Right-handed pitcher Nick Neidert (right biceps inflammation) was returned from his rehab assignment, reinstated from the injured list and optioned to Triple A Jacksonville
Additionally, righthanded pitcher Jordan Holloway and left-handed pitcher Steven Okert were added to the active roster from Triple A Jacksonville.
THIS AND THAT
Joe Panik, acquired Tuesday from the Toronto Blue Jays, is expected to join the team in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Odubel Herrera’s RBI double against relief pitcher Anthony Bender in the seventh snapped Bender’s streak of 22 innings without giving up an earned run to start his MLB career — the fifth-longest streak to start a career in MLB history.