Philadelphia Phillies: Looks Like Jimmy Rollins Could Be Headed to the DL

According to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. has stated after an MRI on Jimmy Rollins knee, doctors have found “a pretty significant bone bruise.”

Just when the Phillies thought their everyday line up was finally going to get some reps together an a unit, BAM, another one goes down.

It is almost comical the way the Phillies core players have been dropping like flies. Ryan Howard also blasted a ball of himself and limped back to the dug out after one of he many strike outs in last nights game.

More on Jimmy’s status will be determined in the next day or two, but look for Jimmy Rollins to take a short stay on the DL. Jimmy has been mentioned he does not believe he has to go onto the DL, but he is clearly not able to play, or available to pinch hit.

It’s better for the Phillies if he takes some time and gets the knee to 100 percent.

Jimmy Rollins is having a modest season so far, .268 BA, three HR and only 18 RBI.  His power number and RBI total are significantly lower than he career average.

He does have 14 SB so far this and the Phillies would like his legs to be healthy because he is not contributing to the offense in any other way. Jimmy Rollins is running out of time to prove he still is an elite player.

Jimmy Rollins may want to fight through this injury, remember he is in a contract year. Without a big season for Rollins, he will have to take a significant pay cut when he hits the free agent market.

Jimmy will have to turn it around quick, Shane Victorino is doing an excellent job in the lead off role and is likely to replace Jimmy as the Phillies go to lead off hitter.

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