The Philadelphia Phillies placed utility man Edmundo Sosa on the 10-day injured list (retro to Saturday) before Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a right groin strain.

The Phillies called up infielder Rafael Lantigua from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill Sosa's spot on the roster. Outfielder Brewer Hicklen was designated for assignment to make room.

Sosa exited Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals due to right groin tightness. He then missed the next three games with the injury, including Monday night's National League East Division extra innings clincher over the Dodgers , before landing on the IL.

The Phillies are dealing with multiple injuries in the infield as the postseason looms.

Sosa, who was slashing .270/.303/.422 with a .725 OPS and seven

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