July 29, 200818 yr WASHINGTON -- The Phillies recalled pitcher J.A. Happ on Tuesday as expected, taking Adam Eaton's place on the 25-man roster. The left-hander was pulled from his Sunday start for Triple-A Lehigh Valley after 2 2/3 scoreless innings and 41 pitches, then was seen accepting congratulations from teammates in the dugout. The shorter stint signals that the Phillies likely will use him as a lefty reliever. Happ compiled a 3.27 ERA with no decisions in two starts for this Phillies this season. After being optioned back to Triple-A, he allowed six hits in 15 2/3 innings, with three walks and 23 strikeout in three outings. Eaton accepted a Minor League assignment on Monday, and will return to a starter's role. Losing his rotation spot after the acquisition of Joe Blanton, Eaton had made two relief appearances since being moved to the bullpen on July 18. The team had been non-committal in naming Happ as the roster addition, fueling talk that a trade was imminent. The Phillies might still make a move by Thursday's 4 p.m. non-waiver Trade Deadline. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...sp&c_id=mlb
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