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Phillies Injury News: Cristian Pache Placed on IL with Knee Injury

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Published29 Apr 2023

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Phillies Injury News: Cristian Pache Placed on IL with Knee Injury
Apr 28, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Cristian Pache (19) comes out of the game after getting injured in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Cristian Pache has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a torn meniscus in his right knee, the team confirmed on Saturday afternoon.  In a corresponding move, the Phillies have recalled outfielder Dalton Guthrie from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. 

The Athletic’s Matt Gelb is reporting Pache will need surgery for the torn meniscus.  Recovery time is approximately six-to-eight weeks. 

Pache, who was acquired from Oakland prior to the start of the season, had a rough start to the regular season but had recently turned a corner.  The 24-year-old was slashing .360/.360/.600 with a homer, 4 RBIs, and a .960 OPS in 26 at-bats for the Phils this season.  Pache’s range defensively has been a big boost to the Phillies outfield, especially in late inning situations.  

Guthrie, who had a cup of coffee with the Phillies in 2022, is hitting .279 with two homers, 9 RBIs, with a .380 OBP, a .481 SLG, and .861 OPS.  He will be available for the Phillies on Sunday due to travel issues into Houston on Saturday.