More pitching woes have hit Clearwater. Philadelphia Phillies Rule 5 Draft Pick Noah Song, who was recently reclassified by the United States Navy, is the latest pitcher to get bit by the injury bug.
Song, 25, has been shut down by the team with back tightness and will likely be placed on the injured list when the season starts. The righty has not pitched regularly for the past three years due to his military service forcing the Phils’ to take things slow with the Rule 5 pick. Song will be placed back on the “Military List” and will be moved to the injured list when the season begins.
As a Rule 5 Draft pick, the Phillies must keep Song on the active roster for at least 90-days or he needs to be offered back to Boston. Time on the injured list or on a rehab assignment doesn’t count towards Song’s time.
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