Phillies News: Signed Hewitt, To Call up Swindle

Have the Phillies found their replacement for Myers? The 700 level is reporting that Comcast Sportsnet broke the news that the Phillies will be calling up left-handed pitcher R.J. Swindle tomorrow.

Now, is Swindle being called up to add another left-handed arm in the pen or is he going to replace Myers in the rotation? Swindle has yet to make a start all year for Lehigh Valley, but he has posted impressive numbers. He is 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA and 32 strike outs in 23.1 innings. I have yet to find any career numbers that he has as a starter, so I am assuming he will be called up to aid the bullpen, which is in dire need for another left-handed reliever besides J.C. Romero.

In other news, the Phillies have signed first-round pick Anthony Hewitt and he will report to Clearwater later this week. Hewitt received a bonus of $1,380,000 and the Phillies have now been able to sign their first five picks from this year's draft. Hewitt will likely try to develop into a third baseman rather than a short stop. Heading into the draft, it was mentioned that it could be hard to sign Hewitt, but it is great that the Phillies were able to get a deal done. The guy has some pop in his bat and hopefully he pans out.