Phillies Recall Alan Rangel from Triple-A
Philadelphia activated right-hander Alan Rangel from Lehigh Valley to bolster the bullpen for today's game against Toronto.
The Phillies made a same-day roster move prior to their game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Right-handed pitcher Alan Rangel was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. To open a spot on the 26-man roster, right-handed pitcher Chase Shugart was optioned back down to Lehigh Valley. The move suggests the Phillies wanted additional bullpen depth available for this contest.
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Phillies swap Shugart for Rangel in bullpen roster move
Philadelphia optioned Chase Shugart to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and recalled Alan Rangel to bolster the major-league staff.
Aaron Nola Joins 2,000-Strikeout Club
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Rain Delay Briefly Interrupts Phillies-Blue Jays Game at CBP
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Utley Ceremony Delays Phillies First Pitch to 8:35 PM
Philadelphia's Wall of Fame honoring Chase Utley begins at ~7:50 p.m., pushing tonight's first pitch back to 8:35 p.m.