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Phils could trade to make room for Altherr
- Updated: July 18, 2016
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr took another step Monday in his return to the big leagues, which means the Phillies are getting closer to making room for him on the 25-man roster.
Altherr had his rehab assignment transferred to Class A Clearwater from the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Phillies. Altherr, who tore a tendon in his left wrist in March, began his rehab assignment on July 8, which means the Phillies must activate him from the disabled list on July 28 if he is healthy.
“I’m anxious to see where he’s at in another week or two,” Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said. “This was an important year to see how good he could be. Let’s say he finishes the …
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