Phils Injury Update

So far this year the disabled list has been a popular destination for many players on this Phillies team. There is no question that the Phils have been hit hard with the injury bug but slowly they are beginning to return to full health. Here is a little update on the injured Phils.

Domonic Brown
Dom Brown is back with the Phillies after being side lined with a broken hand. Brown was in the Phillies line up last night and went 0-4. Hopefully with the struggles of Francisco and absence of Victorino, Brown will see more playing time and assume a more everyday role where he will be more effective.

Chase Utley
Chase Utley is back in Philadelphia and will sit down with Phillies trainers and personnel tonight to discuss a possible return tomorrow. According to Jim Salisbury of CSNphilly.com, "He [Chase Utley] reported to Citizens Bank Park Sunday morning but is not in the Phils' lineup for their series finale against Texas." There will definitely be a buzz in South Philadelphia tomorrow night in Utley's possible season debut.

Shane Victorino
Victorino was placed on the 15-day DL back on May 20th with a strained right hamstring. Look for Victorino to begin rehab in early June.

Brad Lidge
According to many reports, Lidge could rejoin the Phillies in mid-June. Charlie Manuel reported, “Brad is going to Florida on Sunday, and will likely throw on Monday." With Madson pitching strong, there is no rush right now for Brad to return.

Jose Contreras
Contreras worked his way out of a bases loaded jam Saturday night in Reading. Contreras was placed on the DL on April 25th and the Phils will monitor Contreras' progression and probably recall him in the near future.

Brian Schneider
Schneider was placed on the DL back on May 13th and will most likely head to Clearwater with Lidge this week to begin his rehab.

The Phils are slowly but surely returning to full health. The Phils have played strong even with their long list of injuries, and once they are completely healthy they will be extremely dangerous and very difficult to beat.