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Phillies promote prospect Seranthony Dominguez; place Adam Morgan on disabled list

Seranthony Dominguez, who moved last month to triple A after just 13 innings in double A, continued his rapid ascent on Monday. The Phillies promoted the hard-throwing reliever to the major leagues after just three games at triple A.

Dominguez, armed with a 98 mph fastball and wipeout slider, has the profile to be a closer. But manager Gabe Kapler said the 23-year-old righthander was not pushed to the majors because of Hector Neris’ blown save on Sunday in Washington.

A roster spot opened when Adam Morgan was placed on the disabled list with a back strain.