What hope is left for Phillies prospect Roman Quinn?

No matter what, Roman Quinn just cannot stay healthy. Does he really have any chance of filling a role with the Phillies?

Stop me if you have heard this one before: Roman Quinn is injured. Yes, the Phillies prospect is once again on the disabled list. He underwent surgery Monday to repair a torn ligament in his right middle finger. The team said he is expected to be out six to eight weeks.

This is another injury in what has become a long history of them. The 2011 second-round pick has dealt with an injury seemingly every season of his minor-league career. He has fallen victim to a torn Achilles, torn left quad, concussion, and an oblique strain.

Quinn missed much of last year due to an elbow strain suffered while diving into third base. His most recent injury also came while diving into a base. Quinn is beyond the point of bad luck with injuries and it’s safe to label him with the injury-prone tag.

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If Quinn did not suffer from this barrage of injuries, he could easily be an everyday major-leaguer. His speed is unrivaled, making him a threat on the bases and a strong defender in center fielder. Quinn possesses a strong enough hit tool to be an asset at the plate.

Quinn showed his potential during a September call-up in 2016. In 15 games, he collected 15 hits and eight walks, leading to a .373 on-base percentage. He was 5-for-6 in stolen base attempts. He showed his prowess in the outfield, nailing a runner at home plate from center field with a throw that clocked in at 96 miles per hour.

This year, Quinn came into spring training with his first real chance to make the major-league roster.

However, with a crowded outfield further stacked due to Scott Kingery’s contract, there was not a spot for Quinn. Instead, the team wanted him to play every day in Triple-A and show he can actually stay healthy. Unfortunately, that proved to be a pipe dream.