The Philadelphia Phillies placed SP Cole Hamels on the DL with a strained left elbow.
Not good. The MRI results showed no ligament damage, so while Tommy John surgery is not needed, the Phillies really need to manage his arm better than they did with Brett Myers. This is one of the game's top young pitchers, and while the Phillies are in a playoff race with Utley hopefully back soon, they can't risk the future here for the present.
Fantasy Impact: Throw him on your DL slot, but prepare to be without him the rest of the year as a precaution. Your best bet right now is probably to selectively use spot starters as I imagine any starter worth a damn is probably already owned. Ervin Santana is someone to keep a close eye on, however.
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