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Phils put J.P. Crawford on DL with forearm strain

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed shortstop J.P. Crawford on the 10-day disabled list with a right forearm strain.

Crawford left Saturday's game because of the injury and was set to undergo an MRI on Sunday. He told reporters that his "arm went numb" on a throw and that he "just lost feeling."

The Phillies made the move before Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Infielder Jesmuel Valentin was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding roster move.

Crawford, 23, had gotten off to a slow start in his first full season in the majors, batting just .