Brett Myers had his right hip surgery and the future looks grim. Myers had arthroscopic bony spur and labral debridement and will begin his rehabbing on Saturday. This rehab will extend for about three months. This means he will be allowed to start throwing in September. The only way he plays is if the Phillies make another deep playoff push and he pitches in the bull pen. Myers was 4-3 with a 4.66 ERA in 10 starts this year. He will be a free agent in the off season.
In other news, Shane Victorino is listed as day-to-day with a left hip strain. He didn't play last night versus the Dodgers as Eric Bruntlett played right field while Jayson Werth filled the Flyin' Hawaiian's absence in center. Charlie Manuel said that he wants Victorino in the line up still for his bat but he doesn't want to have him do any running or playing the field.
From Todd Zolecki's article:
"That's why I did what I did," [Victorino] said of leaving the game in the sixth inning on Wednesday. Victorino also said he has had soreness on the right side of his lower back for much of the season. "A little sore, but nothing that I really have to worry about," he said. "I had a problem on the right side. Now all of a sudden my left side."
I know this may be a hasty idea but why not put Victorino on the 15-day DL and call John Mayberry Jr. back up to start the games Victorino is out? It would be huge experience for Mayberry as well as allow Victorino to rest up his hip and lower back.
Todd Zolecki reported both injuries.
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