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By George Stockburger

Feb 22, 2017; Clearwater, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (7) and center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) cut up for a photo during spring training at Spectrum Field. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2017; Clearwater, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (7) and center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) cut up for a photo during spring training at Spectrum Field. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 25, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jeanmar Gomez (46) pitches during the eleventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jeanmar Gomez (46) pitches during the eleventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

How will Jeanmar Gomez pitch coming off the disabled list?

Jeanmar Gomez was activated from the disabled list Thursday after missing just over two weeks with an elbow impingement. He takes Adam Morgan’s place in the bullpen as Morgan was optioned yet again to Triple-A.

After spending some time away from the game, how will Gomez pitch returning from the disabled list? Prior to becoming injured, Gomez was struggling mightily. He had a 7.94 ERA with a 1.76 WHIP in nine outings. Gomez’s -0.3 fWAR is third-worst among all Phillies pitchers this year.

Gomez couldn’t cut it as the team’s closer, being taken out of the role after just three appearances this year. He will fall back into a middle reliever role now that he has returned. At this point, the team just needs someone to eat innings in the bullpen and that is what Gomez will do. Maybe that break being on the disabled list will allow him to change his fortunes this season.

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