‘Huge Shock’: Phillies All-Star Suffers Another Serious Injury Setback

The Philadelphia Phillies’ All-Star third baseman, did not start against the Atlanta Braves due to a left hand injury.

Bohm damaged his hand during an at-bat in Thursday’s 5-4 win over the Braves. He was injured after a swing in the first inning and was replaced by Edmundo Sosa before the top of the third inning.

Before Friday’s game, Phillies manager Rob Thomson claimed Bohm had “a little inflammation” in his hand. He said the X-rays were negative.

“There’s no structural damage, so we got a break,” Thomson added.

 

 

Bohm was receiving treatment during Friday’s game in the hopes that his hand would recover and he could be available as a pinch hitter. Thomson said he was unsure whether Bohm would be able to return to the starting lineup on Saturday.

Bohm leads the majors with 44 doubles in 131 games this season, his fifth overall. He is hitting.290, with 13 home runs and 89 RBIs.

Sosa began at third base on Friday night.

The Phillies began the day six games ahead of the Braves in the National League East.