John Mayberry Jr (Jumanji) hits the majors, Ryan Howard hits the DL

Written by Mike Mariano | 04 August 2010

That ankle does need some healing, From ESPN:

Howard is the 15th Phillies player to go on the disabled list this season. Shane Victorinoand Chase Utley are also sidelined now, leaving the two-time defending NL champions without a big chunk of their offense as they try catch first-place Atlanta in the East.

When asked what kind of challenge the Phillies face in Howard's absence, manager Charlie Manuel said: "It's a big one. ... We've only had our starting lineup six or seven games since the season started. We've got to get well, and we've got to keep going."

The move involving Howard was retroactive to Monday. John Mayberry Jr. was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and will join the team Wednesday.

You know I love Jumanji (the best John Mayberry Jr. nickname ever) in my life.  Losing Ryan is a tough one and the team is going to have to manufacture runs anyway it can in his absence.