The Philadelphia Phillies received a boost Friday as they reinstated third baseman Alec Bohm from the 10-day injured list ahead of their three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks . Bohm, 29, had been out of action since September 8 with left shoulder inflammation caused by a cyst that required draining and treatment.
In his place, the club optioned infielder Rafael Lantigua back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Philadelphia called up Lantigua earlier this week after Edmundo Sosa landed on the injured list, but he didn’t appear in a game before returning to the minors. The team also outrighted outfielder Brewer Hicklen to Lehigh Valley after he cleared waivers following his September 16 designation for assignment.
Bohm returns at a very crucial moment as the Phillies, already