More discouraging news comes across the wire for Phillies fans as Vince Velasquez heads to the disabled list with a right elbow flexor strain.
Replacing Velasquez on the 25-man roster is Ricardo Pinto, a 23-year-old right-hander from Lehigh Valley, who’ll wear the #51 formerly owned by Carlos Ruiz.
It’s unlikely Pinto sees any immediate action on the mound for Philadelphia, a move similar to Ben Lively’s call-up earlier in the season.
Pinto is likely to sit in the bullpen and learn from the major league arms until Zach Eflin’s turn in the rotation arrives this weekend.