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As they’ve piled up wins and essentially left the Mets in the NL East dust, the Phillies have not been free from injuries.

Phils manager Rob Thomson had several health updates to share Saturday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park before his team’s meeting with the Royals. Here’s a rundown:

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Edmundo Sosa

Thomson pinch-hit for Sosa in the seventh inning of the Phillies’ win Friday night over Kansas City. The 29-year-old utility man had been playing through right groin tightness in recent games.

“He feels better and he’s seeing the doctor,” Thomson said. “I’ll probably give him a couple of days anyway.”

Trea Turner

Sosa’s absence further reduces the Phils’ healthy infield options. Howe

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