Phillies RHP Charlie Morton Out 6-8 Months
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Phillies right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton is expected to miss six to eight months due to a torn left hamstring, general manager Matt Klentak announced today.
An MRI performed on Monday revealed that Morton tore his left hamstring in a start on April 23 against the Brewers during a sacrifice bunt attempt.
Morton is schedule to have surgery on Monday, May 2nd.
Morton, 32, is 1-1 with a 4.15 ERA and 19 strikeouts in four starts this season.
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