Brad Hand Hits Injured List, Phillies Select Chris Devenski

The Philadelphia Phillies are calling up recent minor league signee Chris Devenski in lieu of an injury to southpaw Brad Hand.

The injury bug continues to plague the Philadelphia Phillies down the stretch. 

The team announced on Sunday that left-handed pitcher Brad Hand is headed to the 15-day injured list with left elbow tendinitis. It's a substantial loss for the club, who are already short on left-handed options out of the bullpen. Hand was one of the team's more reliable arms on the season.

In his stead, recent minor league signee and right-handed pitcher, Chris Devenski, had his contract selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 31-year-old has thus far logged a 3.32 ERA with the IronPigs, striking out 23 batters across 19 frames of work.

To make room for Devenski on the 40-man roster, infielder Johan Camargo was designated for assignment.

Camargo began the year as a bright spot for the big club, but after a combination of injury and regression, the 28-year-old utilityman was relegated to Lehigh Valley, where he he's logged mediocre numbers. Overall, Camargo mustered an overall slash of .237/.297/.316 alongside three home runs in a Phillies uniform.

The Phillies have selected the contract of RHP Chris Devenski who will wear #47. LHP Brad Hand was placed on the 15-day IL (retro to 9/22) with left elbow tendinitis and INF Johan Camargo was designated for assignment.

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) September 25, 2022

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