| Mon Apr 16 2012 | 21:43 | De Fratus (elbow) faces live hitters | ||||
Justin De Fratus (elbow) faced live hitters Monday and threw approximately 30 pitches, including breaking balls. | ||||||
De Fratus began the season on the disabled list with a right elbow sprain. He's slated to pitch again Thursday and could begin a minor league rehab assignment shortly thereafter. | ||||||
| Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | ||||||
| Wed Apr 4 2012 | 21:25 | Phillies place RHP De Fratus (elbow) on DL | ||||
Phillies placed RHP Justin De Fratus on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a right elbow sprain. | ||||||
De Fratus was shut down at the start of Phillies' camp due to elbow soreness, but recently began throwing bullpen sessions. He'll likely open the season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley once healthy. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Mon Mar 5 2012 | 22:58 | Justin De Fratus (elbow) resumes throwing | ||||
Justin De Fratus (elbow) made roughly 40 throws from 60 feet on Monday. | ||||||
De Fratus was sidelined early in camp due to elbow soreness, but he has finally resumed his throwing program. However, it's not clear when he'll throw from a mound. The 24-year-old right-hander is a long shot candidate for a bullpen spot this spring after posting a 2.99 ERA and 99/25 K/BB ratio over 75 1/3 innings last season between Double- and Triple-A. | ||||||
| Source: Phillies.mlb.com | ||||||
| Sun Mar 4 2012 | 09:05 | Justin De Fratus to resume throwing Monday | ||||
Justin De Fratus (elbow) will resume throwing Monday. | ||||||
De Fratus has been shut down since early in camp due to elbow soreness, but he's evidently progressed to the point that the Phillies will let him test it out again. The 24-year-old right-hander is an intriguing potential bullpen arm after posting a 2.99 ERA and 99/25 K/BB ratio over 75 1/3 innings last season between Double- and Triple-A. | ||||||
| Source: David Hale on Twitter | ||||||
| Fri Feb 24 2012 | 11:11 | Justin De Fratus shut down with sore elbow | ||||
Justin De Fratus will be shut down for about a week due to soreness in his pitching elbow. | ||||||
He'll be checked out by the team doctor before hopefully resuming his throwing before long. At this point, the Phillies don't seem to be concerned that it's a serious ailment. If healthy, De Fratus will compete for a spot in the bullpen after posting a 2.99 ERA and 99/25 K/BB ratio over 75 1/3 innings this season between Double- and Triple-A and a 2.25 ERA in five games with the Phils. | ||||||
| Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Feb 2 2011 | 04:13 | Justin De Fratus in mix for roster spot | ||||
Justin De Fratus is expected to get a "long look in spring training," as the young reliever tries to land one of the Philies' final roster spots. | ||||||
Antonio Bastardo, David Herndon, and Vance Worley are among those who will compete with De Fratus, who posted a stellar 1.94 ERA and .99 WHIP last season in Single-A and Double-A combined. He also has averaged nearly a strikeout per inning in four minor league seasons. At the very least, he is a solid prospect. If he does not make the team this year, it could be only a matter of time before he resurfaces. | ||||||
| Source: Philadelphia Daily News | ||||||