MIAMI — Right-hander Brett Myers rejoined the Phillies on Saturday after starting four games in the minor leagues trying to shake a season-long slump.
“I had to get my swagger back,” Myers said. “I felt like I accomplished that.”
Myers has not been activated, but he’s expected to start one of the Phillies’ games this week against the Mets in New York.
Footnotes.
Astros ace Roy Oswalt was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained hip and a herniated disc in his back.
Oswalt (7-8, 4.56 ERA) underwent an MRI exam that confirmed a strained left hip abductor and also revealed the disc problem. Manager Cecil Cooper said Oswalt should be ready to start again July 28 for the opener of a three-game series with the Reds.
• Jared Burton, who developed into one of the Reds’ most dependable setup relievers, went on the 15-day DL with a strained muscle in his right side. The Reds then called up right-hander Todd Coffey.
• Giants shortstop Omar Vizquel had to leave the game against Milwaukee in the sixth inning with an apparent foot injury.
• The Mets decided to wait until next weekend to let Pedro Martinez take the mound again, giving him more time to recover from a groin injury.
• Orioles left-hander Adam Loewen has abandoned his career as a pitcher because of a stress fracture in his left elbow, but intends to return to the majors as an outfielder.
