PT TODAY: Moore injury brings Howard back to majors

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Phillies | Matt Moore on injured list
Philadelphia Phillies LHP Matt Moore (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, May 22, because of back spasms. The team also recalled RHP Spencer Howard from Class AAA Lehigh Valley.   Source: MLB.com
 
BHQ take: There were reports that Howard was being sent to Triple-A to be stretched out to join the Philadelphia rotation, and he was indeed used as the Phillie starter on May 22nd. He went three-plus innings, gave up only one hit and struck out five; however, he walked four batters and allowed two earned runs. He needed 68 pitches to get through three innings...

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