Nick Piccone
It took forever, but Cody Asche was recalled from the minors today after missing spring training and the first two months of the regular season. An oblique injury – really killer injuries for baseball players – Asche completed a three-week rehab assignment with the Phillies’ minor league system.
Asche will continue to play left field, but likely only against right-handed starting pitchers. The Phillies designated David Lough for assignment.
Asche’s stats during his rehab stint? A batting average of .169 with four home runs, eight runs batted in and 19 strikeouts.
Nice!