Phillies’ Hoskins to DL with broken jaw
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Rhys Hoskins has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a broken jaw that the team says likely will not need a surgical procedure.
Hoskins could be back in a matter of weeks instead of months, according to manager Gabe Kapler.
The Phillies also recalled outfielder Dylan Cozens and right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. from-Triple-A Lehigh Valley before Thursday’s game against the Dodgers. Right-hander Drew Hutchison was designated for assignment.
Leiter, the son of former Philadelphia pitcher Mark Leiter, made his major league debut last season, going 3- 6 with a 4.96 ERA in 27 appearances, 11 starts.
Hoskins got hurt when he fouled a ball back into his mouth during Monday night’s game against the Dodgers. Initial tests did not reveal a serious injury and Hoskins made a pinch-hit appearance Tuesday, delivering a double.
A CT scan Wednesday morning revealed the jaw fracture. Hoskins returned to Philadelphia to be re- examined and is now scheduled to rejoin the team for their weekend series at San Francisco in order to begin his rehab. REYES BACKTODL » Alex Reyes’ return to the St. Louis Cardinals after a 20-month absence lasted just four innings. The 23-year- old right-hander was put on the 10-day disabled list on Thursday because of a strained latissimus dorsi muscle in his right side. Coming back from Tommy John surgery, Reyes was hurt on Wednesday when he allowed three hits over four scoreless innings at Milwaukee in his first big league appearance since Sept. 29, 2016. MARINERS MOVES » Seattle activated second baseman Dee Gordon off the 10day disabled list before Thursday night’s game against the Rangers and reinserted him into his customary leadoff spot. Infielder Gordon Beckham was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma to make room for Gordon on the roster. PEDROIA SCRATCHED » Dustin Pedroia was scratched from Boston’s game against the Houston Astros on Thursday night because of a sore left knee. Hewas scratched about 20 minutes before first pitch and the team says he is day-to-day. MAUER STILL NOT READY » Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer has not been able to shake the concussion-like symptom she has been experiencing since hurting his neck three weeks ago. Mauer’s return to the lineup hit another road block while working out Thursday before Minnesota’s game against Cleveland, with more sensitivity to light and noise. The 35-year-old has also been dealing with a cervical strain resulting from a dive for a foul ball on May 11. He played for another week before departing mid-game on May 18.