Phillies Call Up Felix Reyes Amid Roster Shakeup and Duran Injury

The struggling Philadelphia Phillies made a few roster moves before Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves.

The Arrival of Felix Reyes

Otto Kemp, who has really struggled at the plate and in the outfield, has been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and in his place, the team has selected the contract of Felix Reyes from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Kemp is hitting just .100 on the season, with just two hits in 10 games, playing against mostly left-handed pitching in a platoon with Brandon Marsh in left field. The 25-year-old Reyes is off to a great start for the Iron Pigs, slashing .333/.345/.654 with a .999 OPS, eight doubles, six home runs, 15 RBI, two walks, and 12 runs scored in 18 games.

He will make his major league debut, playing left field and hitting seventh on Saturday against the Braves.

The team also released outfielder Pedro León. 

Injury Blow: Johan Duran to the IL

The bullpen also took a hit, placing closer Johan Duran on the 15-day injured list (retro to 4/15) with a left oblique strain.  In his place, Seth Johnson has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Duran has five saves and a 1.35 ERA across 6 2/3 innings of work this season.

Seth Johnson Recalled to Aid Relief Corps

Johnson has been closing games at Triple-A Lehigh, but struggled in his lone MLB appearances for the Phillies, giving up five runs over 1 1/3 innings before being sent back to Triple-A.

Who Takes Over the Closer Role?

The loss of Duran means that Brad Keller could be given some save opportunities, or Jose Alvarado, who has struggled this season, could be in line for some saves.