Phils’ depth to be tested after Marsh, Clemens injuries
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies haven’t missed a beat since shortstop Trea Turner went on the injured list exactly one month ago, but their depth is about to be tested even further.
Philadelphia placed both starting left fielder Brandon Marsh (right hamstring strain) and utility man Kody Clemens (low back spasms) on the 10-day IL prior to Monday night’s series opener against the Brewers at Citizens Bank Park. Neither injury is believed to be overly serious, but the club did not give an indication of how long Marsh might be sidelined.
“It’s not real severe; very mild strain,” manager Rob Thomson said. “But I don’t know what the timeline is.”
Marsh initially felt something while running to first on his leadoff single in the eighth inning of Sunday night’s 5-4 loss, but he didn’t think it was anything serious until he tried rounding second on Nick Castellanos’ ensuing single.
“Yeah, I felt it running around first, but decided to stay in and push it a little bit,” Marsh said. “And you know, felt it rounding second, so I alerted the guys and they came and got me.”
While Turner has missed four weeks and remains without a firm timeline to return since sustaining a left hamstring strain on May 3, Marsh’s strain does not seem as significant as Turner’s injury at this point.
“It’s a little early right now, so still treating and assessing it,” Marsh said. “No timetable, but I’m looking for a pretty quick turnaround.”
In the meantime, the Phils will give multiple guys a chance to soak up some of the reps in left field.
Veteran outfielder David Dahl, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, got the first crack. He hit seventh and started in left field against Milwaukee.
