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Phillies place Lively on DL with back strain

PHILADELPHIA -- Ben Lively is injured after all.

After Lively downplayed lower back tightness following Thursday's loss to the D-backs -- he allowed seven runs in 2 1/3 innings -- the Phillies placed the right-hander on the 10-day disabled list Friday afternoon with a strained lower back. They recalled right-hander Jake Thompson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take his place on the 25-man roster.

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Thompson started the season with the Phillies, but they optioned him once Jake Arrieta joined the team.

It is unclear if Thompson will start in Lively's place on Tuesday in Miami.