Thursday, May 26, 2011
Posted: 11:54 a.m.By Jim SalisburyCSNPhilly.com
Phillies reliever Jose Contreras has been activated from the disabled list for Thursdays game against Cincinnati. Reliever David Herndon has been optioned to Triple A Lehigh Valley.
Contreras had been on the disabled list for a month with an elbow strain. He will work in a setup role while Ryan Madson continues to be used as closer.E-mail Jim Salisbury at jsalisbury@comcastsportsnet.com
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