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2012 top pick Watson nearing return following rehab and suspension

The six-man rotation that has been so reliable for the Class A Lakewood BlueClaws this season is facing a possible shake up in the coming week.

Barring any weather disruptions, the BlueClaws will play their 50th game of the season on Tuesday. That’s also the day the Phillies’ 2012 first round draft pick, Shane Watson, who is serving a 50-game suspension due to a positive banned substance test, will make his last scheduled rehab start for the organization’s extended spring training team.

Watson, a right-hander, is on his way back from his second shoulder surgery and had his most recent outing on Thursday.