Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. issued the following medical updates today:
Right-hander Vance Worley met with Dr. James Andrews yesterday. Dr. Andrews confirmed the Phillies original diagnosis of right elbow inflammation.
Right-hander David Herndon received a PRP injection today in his right elbow by Dr. Ciccotti. He will be re-evaluated again in two weeks.
Right-hander Michael Stutes will be shut down for another 10 days to two weeks, at which point he will be re-evaluated to see if he can begin a throwing program.
Right-hander Justin De Fratus has been cleared to begin a throwing program this Friday, May 25.
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