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Phils get lefty Morgan back; Leiter optioned

ST. LOUIS -- The Phillies activated left-handed reliever Adam Morgan (back strain) prior to Thursday's series opener against the Cardinals.

Morgan, the lone lefty in the bullpen, last appeared on May 6 against Washington. He is 0-0 with a 2.45 ERA in 11 innings this season.

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"It feels really good to have him back," Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said. "He's a weapon. He's a weapon against both left and right, but it's really nice to have a weapon against a tough lefty."

Right-hander Mark Leiter Jr.