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Phillies activate outfielder Asche, DFA Lough
- Updated: June 2, 2016
The Phillies activated outfielder Cody Asche from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday and designated outfielder David Lough for assignment.
Asche, who was immediately inserted into the starting lineup, understands that the Phils’ season-long offensive troubles have created an opportunity for him.
“It’s pretty cut-and-dried,” Asche said. “I’ve got to earn everything I want. There’s no silver platter here with my name on it. I’ve got to earn it, and that’s what I’m here to do.
“That’s all you can really ask for as a player is opportunity. They’re few and far between in this game, so you’ve got to take advantage when you’re given them.”
Asche missed all of Spring Training and the season’s first two months with an oblique injury. He hit .169 with four home runs and eight …
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