Jimmy Rollins OUT from Lineup
Shortstop Jimmy Rollins was a late scratch from the lineup for that Phillies’ residence opener Monday as a result of a strained right calf.
Rollins apparently injured the calf running in the outfield in the course of warmups. There was no immediate word about the severity with the injury. He’s hitting .391 with eight runs scored within the very first six games this couple of years.
Rollins took batting practice and was announced inside the starting lineup before the game. It was Juan Castro who jogged out to shortstop within the first inning, his first look as a member of the Phils.
Castro, a journeyman infielder in his 13th couple of years within the Key Leagues, was signed as a totally free agent in December. He began 29 games last year or so for the Dodgers, including 19 at shortstop.
Castro also moved into Rollins’ spot as the leadoff hitter. He grounded out to third base in his initial at-bat.
