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Phillies place John Mayberry Jr. on 15-day DL with inflamed wrist

The Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder/first baseman John Mayberry Jr. on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his left wrist, the team announced. 
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The Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder/first baseman John Mayberry Jr. on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his left wrist, the team announced

The team recalled outfielder Darin Ruf from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding roster move. Ruf has appeared in eight games with Philadelphia this season, and in 11 at-bats has one hit. 

Mayberry is hitting .213 with six home runs and 21 RBI in 63 games this season.

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The Phillies look to make moves as the trade deadline approaches, as they sit at 43-57, last in the National League East, 13 games behind the first place Washington Nationals.

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