Brandon Phillips Injury: Updates on Reds 2B's Groin and Return

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips left the team's June 9 game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning after suffering a strained groin. He has missed three straight games since the injury. 

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Phillips Available to Pinch Hit

Friday, June 11

C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reported that Phillips was not in the lineup against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, the third straight day that the second baseman has sat. However, manager Bryan Price said that Phillips looked "fine" taking batting practice, although he was moving "gingerly" taking ground balls, according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Price also said that Phillips would likely be available to pinch hit, according to Fay. 

Phillips, 33, is hitting .308/.349/.385 with three home runs and 25 RBI this season. He's added eight stolen bases and is on pace for his best all-around campaign since 2012. His re-emergence has unfortunately not helped Cincinnati in the standings, as the Reds sit 12 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals for first place in the National League Central.

Ivan De Jesus will likely receive a majority of the playing time at second if the injury forces Phillips to miss any extended time. 

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