Herndon Goes on the DL

Phillies place right-handed reliever on DL, call up Sanches

The Phillies have placed right-hander David Herndon on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation.

Herndon, 0-1 with a 4.70 ERA in five games, is having tests on the elbow in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Herndon is the second Phillies reliever shut down in about a week, joining Michael Stutes on the DL.

The Phillies called up right-hander Brian Sanches from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to replace Herndon in the bullpen. Manager Charlie Manuel said Sanches, who was to be available for Tuesday night's game against the Braves, β€œsuited our needs” because he can pitch in any role.

Sanches is beginning his second stint with the Phillies. He pitched for Philadelphia from 2006-07 before one season in Washington and three with Florida. The 31-year-old Sanches is 13-6 with a 3.58 ERA and five saves in 189 career games.
 

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