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If the Phillies do cut ties with Pache, who was acquired inexpensively from the Oakland A's on the eve of opening day, they have two other right-handed-hitting options in center field with Dalton Guthrie and Scott Kingery. Guthrie is on the 40-man roster and Kingery is not, but if the Phillies were to eventually designate Pache for assignment, that move would clear up a spot in itself.
Separately, the Phillies transferred Andrew Painter to the 60-day injured list, meaning he cannot return before Memorial Day. It is not all that surprising. Painter, who is dealing with a sprain in his right elbow, still has not picked a baseball back up. When he does, the Phillies will move cautiously with him. The likely steps would be throwing off of flat ground, then a mound, then bullpen session, then tune-up starts in the minor leagues.
Ranger Suarez is making progress and has thrown two bullpen sessions since Sunday. He will require a minor-league rehab assignment because he has not pitched in a game since March 8.
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