Poll: Phillies Ace Roy Halladay Out 4 to 6 Weeks
The righty is suffering from a strained right shoulder.
It's the news Phillies fans were dreading all weekend.
Phillies ace right-hander Roy Halladay is heading to the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder, according to the team.
But that's not the most disturbing part. Officials for the Fightins' said the two-time Cy Young Award winner won't return for six to eight weeks.
In last Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Halladay left the game after just two innings with shoulder soreness. After an examination by doctors in Philadelphia Tuesday, the suggestion was to head to the DL, retroactive to May 28.
The All-Star pitcher hasn't exactly been lights out this year, putting up a 4-5 record with an ERA almost at 4.00, leading many to believe he's been pitching hurt all season.
The Phillies have won four of their last five games, and as of today, are two games over .500—a feat they'd been struggling to achieve all season and have only done a couple other times.
Catcher Eric Kratz has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. It's unknown who could take Halladay's place in the rotation, if one is needed in the long run. And if you think there's still another Roy we could snatch up for the year, think again; reports are saying Roy Oswalt signed Tuesday with the Texas Rangers.
The Phillies play Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. against the New York Mets before an off day Thursday. They head home Friday.
What do you think about the Phillies' chances after hearing the news about Halladay? Let us know below.
Sean McCullen
6:45 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Just like with the absences of Utley and Howard, other guys are going to have to step up. It was clear he was not the same ol' Doc. Better he get the rest and medical attention he clearly needs and get better now than to continue to pitch hurt until the playoffs roll around in September, then go out.
Matt Skoufalos
7:06 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Poor Doc joins the Vanimal on the DL, while Clifton Phifer is still in the hunt for W numero uno...tough times at the CBP this year so far.
Christina Paciolla
8:35 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Weird season so far, right guys? Maybe Halladay, Utley and Howard will all return the same day after the All-Star Break, and we'll go 80-0 for the rest of the season.
Porterincollingswood
7:25 am on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Starting to think it's just not our year. Also noticing that the timing of everything sets up badly for us - we lose Halladay and my first thought is Oswalt. Oh, he just signed with the Rangers.
My only solace comes from our budding superstar Kyle Kendrick.
Michelle Wolfson
12:00 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Better that he get the rest and get healed now. We're 3 games out, that's it, 3. This without Howard, Utley, Worley, and now Doc. We have a string of rookies, back-ups and bench warmers. Oh and a few of our regular guys thrown in for good measure (Victorino, Rollins, Pence, Chooch, etc.)
I predict that after the all star break we get ALL of our guys back off he DL and come out swingin'.
I've never had a doubt that we will win the division again this year! I still believe!
Porterincollingswood
8:31 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
True, the division stinks. We're watching the most frustrating and least successful baseball in years and we're only a few games behind the Natinal (or, as ESPN calls them, the "Best Franchise in Sports History").
Christina Paciolla
10:24 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
You think our division stinks? We're one of two where all five (or so) teams have winning records. No one thought our division would be this good, but it is.
Sean McCullen
10:42 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
The NL East doesn't stink, but it's not great, and things will certainly even out by September. The Mets aren't very good nor are the Braves. Frankly, the NL is an inferior product at this point, with the defections of the two best position players in the offseason--Pujols and Fielder.
Porterincollingswood
10:52 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
If the Phillies were at full strength, how would the rest of the teams in the NL East compare? That's what I mean when I say the division stinks. Teams playing over their heads are only 3 games up on a depleted Phillies team playing poor ball.
No question we win the division.
Michelle Wolfson
9:03 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Yeah. Commentators certainly do have their noses pretty far up the butts of The Nats this year. But, they'll come back down once they lose the division. ;-)
Lauren Burgoon
10:41 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
If the Phils must lose, then I just hope the Nationals aren't far behind. I just can't stand the idea of Jayson Werth's money grubbing paying off.
Porterincollingswood
10:54 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
And the Natinals publicly quoted an inning count on Strasburg that he's almost sure to hit well in advance of the closing stretch.
So good luck with that, Nats.
Matt Skoufalos
1:16 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
I'm glad to see the Nats competitive. I'm also glad that Cole decided to drill Harper. Welcome to the Show, Bryce. Good to get a real rivalry going in this division; it's better for everyone.
Porterincollingswood
4:14 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Yes, and for the record (not that ESPN would ever report this):
1) Cole had at least 3 hits in that game, more than Harper
2) Harper was responsible for 3 Phillies runs, because he can't field to save his life (like Dom Brown)
3) Cole WON THE GAME
And, as we all know. You play...to win...the game.
Darren Gladden
11:32 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
RELAX ....we are not even out of MAY yet
Sean McCullen
12:49 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Actually, the Phillies' next game is June 1, so they ARE out of May.
Darren Gladden
1:44 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
What Ev........Mr. "I always report the truth".....Looks like the west coast FLY Boys are going to be sipping from Lord Stanley Cup . "Great Trade Paul"
Matt Skoufalos
6:41 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
I don't think you can fault Homer for the deal, as big of a Richie fan as I am. Schenn plus Couturier plus Simmonds will be better for the Flyers in the long run. The only player being shopped around from out there was Dustin Brown, and the Kings are darn glad they didn't move him.
Porterincollingswood
4:16 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Phillies magic number is zero.
Enjoy your summer!
Michelle Wolfson
6:10 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
I actually felt pretty good about The Nats being a little more competetive this year. Until they started that whole "take back the ballpark" nonsense- refusing to "allow" Phillies fans to purchase tickets to games in their park. Now I hope the whole stinkin' organization, with Werth leading the way, plummet to the basement of the division where they belong!
Michelle Wolfson
6:10 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
At this point, I'd rather see The Mets in 1st.
Porterincollingswood
8:20 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Moyer.
There, I said it.