Banks returning to Phillies bullpen after 2-month IL stint
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list before their game Sunday at the Atlanta Braves.
Banks landed on the injured list July 9 with a left forearm strain. The 34-year-old is 0-4 with a 7.14 ERA in 28 games. He has allowed 23 earned runs in 29 innings.
He made multiple rehab appearances for Triple-A Lehigh Valley in preparation for his return to the staff.
"He's getting to the point where he's pretty much ready if needed," interim manager Don Mattingly told reporters last week.
Right-hander Grant Holman was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley a day after allowing five unearned runs while recording one out in his major league debut during Saturday's 12-2 loss to the Braves.
Infielder Christian Cairo was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Banks.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
