Phillies Roster Moves: Bruce, Davis, Irvin, Williams

By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor

Prior to taking on offseason free agent target Manny Machado for the first time Monday evening at Petco Park, the Philadelphia Phillies announced a slew of roster moves — highlighted by the activation of the recently acquired Jay Bruce to the 25-man roster.

Along with Bruce, southpaw reliever Austin Davis was added — recalled to complement left-hander Jose Alvarez in the bullpen — while Cole Irvin and Nick Williams were optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Davis, 26, has shuffled between Triple-A and the majors frequently this season; in four games with the IronPigs since May 21, Davis has tossed 7 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing just three singles, one double, and three walks while striking out seven batters (.160/.250/.200).

Irvin, 25, allowed a pair of runs in 3 2/3 relief innings behind "opener" Alvarez on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Overall with the Phillies in 2019, Irvin has gone 2-1 with a 5.48 ERA and 1.266 WHIP over 21 1/3 innings.

Williams, 25, is hitless over his last seven games an 10 plate appearance while striking out eight times. Overall, the three-year veteran outfielder has just 11 hits and two walks, while striking out 24 times, in 73 plate appearances this season.