Galvis returns to Philly for 1st time as a Padre

Walding recalled; Kapler sets rotation through Tuesday

July 20th, 2018

PHILADELPHIA -- emerged from the tunnels of Citizens Bank Park. He smiled wide, shook some hands and chatted with reporters before joining his teammates to stretch.
Galvis spent six years playing home games here, and so much of this scene felt familiar. But on Friday, Galvis reached the Phillies clubhouse and kept walking down the hall. He wore blue and gray instead of red and white. He hit batting practice with San Diego. He answered questions in front of the visitors' dugout.
"Kind of weird, you know," Galvis said prior to his team's 11-5 loss, in which he went 3-for-4 with two RBIs, "but it was good."
That is how Galvis, a long way from signing with the Phillies as a 16-year-old kid from Venezuela, felt returning to the city where he became a big leaguer. Friday marked his first game against the Phillies since they traded him to the Padres for in December.
The trade, Galvis said, was a surprise. But the Phillies, with rookies and joining the fold in 2018, had too many infielders, and they could afford to get rid of their longest tenured player. In return, they received a pitching prospect who now owns a 9-3 record and 1.89 ERA in 16 starts at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. De Los Santos would have started for the International League in the Triple-A All-Star Game had he not been called up to make two spot starts for the Phillies.

"I'm not 15 years old -- I'm 28," Galvis said. "I know what it is. I know it's a business, part of the business. Move on, and that's it."
Galvis played the first of his 642 games in a Phillies uniform on Opening Day in 2012. Roy Halladay threw eight shutout innings in a 1-0 Phillies victory at PNC Park. The club went 81-81 that year, missed the playoffs for the first time since 2006 and finished with a losing record every season Galvis played for the Phillies since.
When he arrived Friday, the Phillies held a half-game lead in the National League East.
"I know I helped those guys to build what they're doing right now," Galvis said. "I've seen all those guys as soon as they came into the big leagues. For a moment, I was like the big bro."
Galvis said he likes San Diego and the Padres' fans. Still, a lot of memories rushed back when he walked onto the Phillies' field Friday evening.
"This team gave me the opportunity to be a professional player," he said. "Every time I come here is going to be a special moment for me."
Walding recalled
 was recalled on Friday from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. To make room on the active roster, De Los Santos was optioned to Triple-A. Walding gives the Phillies an extra bat until Zach Eflin comes off the DL on Monday.
Rotation set
The blister on Eflin's throwing hand has healed, and he is slated to start in the series opener against the Dodgers on Monday. will follow on Tuesday.

"[Nola] threw a lot of innings in the first half. He was a dependable horse for us. He emerged as an ace for us," manager Gabe Kapler said. "[We're] giving him a little bit of an extra blow, understanding that we're going to be depending on him the extra half of the season."
Injury Updates
• For the first time since breaking a bone in his left hand on June 19, Crawford fielded ground balls, played catch and hit off a tee on Friday. He was excited when discussing his activity in the clubhouse, although he still doesn't know how long until he can return to playing.
received a cortisone shot in his right wrist on Monday. He should resume throwing shortly, Kapler said. Eickhoff hasn't played in the majors this season after experiencing sensations in his fingers while pitching.
(right wrist) had his rehab assignment transferred to Double-A Reading. He will pitch Friday night.