The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled outfielder Otto Kemp from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Infielder Felix Reyes was optioned to the minors in a corresponding move. The roster adjustment came ahead of Monday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds.
Otto Kemp returned to the Phillies one month after being sent down for a reset. He was recalled prior to the series opener at Citizens Bank Park and started in left field against Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo while batting ninth in the lineup.
Felix Reyes smashed a home run in his first major league at-bat as the Philadelphia Phillies faced the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. The call-up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley replaced Otto Kemp, who was optioned after struggling. Brandon Marsh also made a highlight-reel catch, robbing Ronald Acuña Jr. of a home run on the game's first pitch.
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The New York Mets have called up veteran outfielder Tommy Pham from the minors ahead of their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The move comes during a five-game losing streak marked by offensive struggles. In a corresponding roster change, infielder Ronny Mauricio was optioned to Triple-A.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed right fielder Adolis García on the 60-day injured list with a torn right latissimus dorsi muscle ahead of Friday's series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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The Philadelphia Phillies acquired center fielder Derek Hill and international bonus money from the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. They sent outfield prospect Dylan Campbell and infield prospect José Colmenares to Chicago in return.