Alec Bohm to return to Phillies lineup on Friday
As the Philadelphia Phillies enter the final days of the regular season, they’ll be getting reinforcements to strengthen the lineup.
Alec Bohm (left shoulder inflammation) has been activated off the 10-day injured list. To make room for Bohm on the 26-man roster, Rafael Lantigua has been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The Phillies also announced on Friday that outfielder Brewer Hicklen, designated for assignment on Sept. 16, has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
The third baseman has been sidelined with shoulder inflammation since Sept. 8. Bohm will rejoin a Phillies squad that has won eight of their last 10 games and is on track to clinch a bye to the National League Division Series.
Bohm has a slash line of .272/.319/.384 this season and will be counted on to deliver in the postseason. His first game action will be against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game series that starts on Friday night.
Bohm’s return comes as the Phillies are still dealing with the absences of Trea Turner and Edmundo Sosa.