A bit of good news first from the Phillies, as they activated J.C. Romero from the disabled list today, starting his 2010 season. It's good to see Romero back with the Phillies, but I wish it didn't have to come this way. In order to make room for Romero, the Phils sent J.A. Happ to the disabled list with an elbow injury.
The removal of Happ from the rotation means two things. First, Kyle Kendrick is going to be a starter with the Phillies for a while this year. Second, Joe Blanton can't get back soon enough. Nelson Figueroa is going to start for Happ on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and that doesn't exactly fill me, or anyone else I know, with joy. I don't know how long Happ is going to be out, as elbow injuries can be tricky. However, Blanton is set to come back by the start of May, which is right around the corner now, so things aren't that bad.
Happ didn't have his best stuff in his last start, and now we know why. He needs to take his time and get back to 100% before coming back to pitch. The elbow is key for any starting pitcher, and if he rushes back, it's only get to hurt himself and the Phillies more, since he'll more than likely spend the entire season on the shelf.
Regardless, the Phillies seem to be struck with the injury bug so far this year. It would be nice if it went somewhere else.
CSNPhilly.com: Happ goes to DL, Romero activated
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