APRIL 27, 2022•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bryce Harper's 'achy' elbow is the latest reason the Phillies are thankful for the addition of the DHWith each day that Bryce Harper still feels what he describes as an “achy” sensation in his right elbow, the Phillies are ever more thankful...
Ryan McMahon - Late addition to lineupMcMahon will start at third base and bat seventh Wednesday at Philadelphia after initially being absent from the lineup.
ImpactThe 27-year-old was set to receive Wednesday off with left-hander Ranger Suarez pitching for the Phillies, but he'll instead take the starting spot of Brendan Rodgers, who was scratched with back soreness. McMahon has a .236/.354/.400 slash line with one home run, six doubles, eight RBI and seven runs through 16 games in 2022.
APRIL 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Brendan Rodgers - Scratched with back sorenessRodgers was scratched from lineup Wednesday against the Phillies due to back soreness.
ImpactRodgers is mired in an 0-for-17 slump and was in Colorado's initial lineup for Wednesday, and it's unclear when the back issue cropped up. Ryan McMahon was scheduled for a day off but will instead start at third base, pushing Alan Trejo to the keystone.
APRIL 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 27, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ryan McMahon - Resting versus leftyMcMahon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
ImpactThe lefty-hitting McMahon had started in each of the last 12 games, so manager Bud Black likely viewed Wednesday as an opportune time to give him a breather with southpaw Ranger Suarez on the hill for Philadelphia. Alan Trejo will check in at third base as a replacement for McMahon.
APRIL 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Kris Bryant - Not starting WednesdayBryant (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia.
ImpactBryant will need at least one more day to work through a stiff back, so he'll remain on the bench for the second straight game. Connor Joe will cover left field in Bryant's stead.
APRIL 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Lucas Gilbreath - Demoted WednesdayThe Rockies optioned Gilbreath to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
ImpactHe was sent out to the minors to create a spot on the 28-man active roster for Ryan Feltner, who was called up from Albuquerque in advance of his start Wednesday in Philadelphia. After returning April 18 from a brief stint on the COVID-19 injured list, Gilbreath made four appearances out of the Colorado bullpen and gave up six earned runs over 3.1 innings.
APRIL 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE
