There was enough optimism following Pat Neshek’s rehab outing on Tuesday night that the Phillies believe the reliever could be activated from the disabled list after he pitches Friday in a third rehab outing.
Neshek pitched an inning with double-A Reading on Tuesday and told manager Gabe Kapler that he felt stronger than he did in his previous outing with high-A Clearwater. The Phillies have not yet determined what affiliate Neshek will pitch for on Friday.
“I could see it being Friday and then one more after that. I could see it being Friday and we’re going to activate him from there,” Kapler said.