Phillies select South Jersey native Jeff Singer to roster

Prior to Tuesday’s game against the Mets, the Phillies announced that they have selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Jeff Singer from Lehigh Valley. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Corey Knebel was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Manager Joe Girardi said after Monday’s game that Knebel was dealing with flu-like symptoms and was unavailable to pitch.

Singer, 28, has been in the Phillies system since 2016. He posted a 4.75 ERA in 53 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley in 2021. Singer, who has a 3.20 career ERA in the minors, is an alum of Holy Cross High School in Delran, NJ and Rutgers-Camden.

Prospect Simon Muzziotti will also make his first major league start in center field on Tuesday. Here’s the lineup for Tuesday’s matchup against the Mets scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET.

1. Kyle Schwarber, left field
2. J.T. Realmuto, catcher
3. Bryce Harper, designated hitter
4. Nick Castellanos, right field
5. Rhys Hoskins, first base
6. Didi Gregorius, shortstop
7. Bryson Stott, second base
8. Johan Camargo, third base
9. Simon Muzziotti, center field

Starting Pitcher: Zack Wheeler

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