The Phillies have claimed 32-year old lefty swinging infielder Oscar Robles off waivers from the Padres. Robles played in 14 games in AAA for the Padres this season and he was only 11 for 53 (.208 avg, .592 OPS) with 7 runs scored, 1 homer and 10 RBIs. On the plus side he only whiffed twice this season. Robles has played in 163 games in his major league career and he is 110 for 423 (.260 avg, .671 OPS) with 50 runs scored, 5 homers and 36 RBIs. Robles should help the Phillies out until Jimmy Rollins comes off the D.L.

The Phillies have placed outfielder Chris Snelling on the 15-day disabled list with left knee inflammation. This comes as no surprise as injuries have really hurt Snelling’s major league career to this point. Snelling has played in 3 games for the Phillies this season and he is 1 for 3 (.333 avg) with 1 run scored, 1 homer and 1 RBI. Snelling has been replaced on the active roster by 28-year old righty swinging T.J. Bohn. Bohn played in 13 games in AAA-ball so far this season and he was 8 for 42 (.190 avg, .475 OPS) with 2 runs scored. He also has whiffed 14 times in only 42 at bats in AAA, so don’t expect him to get much playing time with the Phillies.

The Phillies have placed starting shortstop Jimmy Rollins on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left ankle. Rollins has played in 12 games for the Phillies so far this season and he is 12 for 39 (.308 avg, .854 OPS) with 8 runs scored, 2 homers, 6 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. Rollins will be replaced in the starting lineup by Eric Bruntlett. Bruntlett has played in 13 games for the Phillies this season and he is 7 for 39 (.179 avg, .512 OPS) with 3 runs scored, 1 homer, 1 RBI and 1 stolen base. The Phillies have recalled 22-year old righty swinging Brad Harmon to replace Rollins on the roster. Harman has played in 16 games in AA-ball so far this season and he is 12 for 54 (.222 avg, .644 OPS) with 9 runs scored, 1 homer and 3 RBIs. This will hurt the Phillies offense big time as Rollins gets it all going from the leadoff spot.

The Phillies have placed starting CF Shane Victorino on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right calf. He has played in 12 games this season for the Phillies and he is 11 for 47 (.234 avg, .571 OPS) with 4 runs scored, 2 RBIs and 1 stolen base. Victorino will be replaced in CF by So Taguchi and Jayson Werth. Taguchi has played in 10 games this season for the Phillies and he is 2 for 9 (.222 avg, .666 OPS) with 3 runs scored and 1 RBI. Werth has played in 8 games for the Phillies this season and he is 8 for 19 (.421 avg, 1.277 OPS) with 3 runs scored, 1 homer, 5 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. The Phillies won’t likely miss Victorino’s bat….but neither Taguchi or Werth is in his league as a defender.

The Phillies have signed 35-year old lefty reliever Steve Kline to a minor league contract. Kline won’t likely be in the minors too long as the Phillies need help in the bullpen. Kline pitched in 68 games (0 starts) for the Giants last year and he was 1-2 with 2 saves, a 4.70 ERA and a 1.65 WHIP. Kline has now pitched in 796 games (1 start) in his major league career and he is 34-39 with 39 saves, a 3.51 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP.