Phillies All-Star Second Baseman Ahead of Schedule; Returning Thursday

 

The Philadelphia Phillies and their fans have to be in good spirits this week. With multiple deadline acquisitions and, now, the news that their All-Star second baseman Jean Segura will be returning to the team on Thursday. 

Rob Thomson said Jean Segura would likely be activated on Thursday

— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) August 2, 2022

If you didn't see this coming, don't worry, you're not alone. Segura was given a 10-12 week timeline for his return from a fractured right index finger. He last played on May 31, so it will have been nine weeks since he sustained the injury, putting him ahead of the projected timeline.

The thirty-two-year-old was playing very well before he sustained the injury, slashing .275/.324/.407, with six home runs, 19 RBIs, and eight stolen bases in 44 games. 

He'll be a welcome addition back to the Phillies lineup, who have managed to survive without two of their key bats in Segura and Bryce Harper. They currently hold a 55-48 record, putting them in the third NL Wild Card spot, tied with the St. Louis Cardinals. 

Phillies are very happy with moves. Added to starting rotation.
Got better defensively in outfield.
Bolstered the bullpen.

Jean Segura is back Thursday

🔥 I hear the Hope is Bryce Harper is back in 2 to 3 weeks 🔥

Hoping Sam Coonrod will be back in September pic.twitter.com/zaUyKVUPE6

— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) August 2, 2022

Jean Segura is back Thursday, Bryce Harper is back in a few weeks, and with the acquisitions of Noah Syndergaard, David Robertson, and Brandon Marsh...things are looking very good in Philadelphia for the Phillies. 

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