MIAMI -- Jerad Eickhoff is finally back in a Phillies uniform.
The team announced on Monday morning it activated Eickhoff from the 60-day disabled list. Eickhoff opened the season on the DL because of a strained right lat. He later experienced a nerve issue in the fingers on his right hand, an issue that kept him from the mound late last season. But Eickhoff posted a 2.55 ERA in six rehab starts in August without incident, allowing him to rejoin the team.
Eickhoff will pitch out of the Phillies' bullpen during the final month of the season, although it is not out of the question he could start a game or two, if needed.