A left oblique strain could be more serious than first expected for Phillies outfielder Darin Ruf. He will undergo an MRI on Friday, per the Philadelphia Daily News. He felt discomfort for a week, but aggravated the oblique Thursday and was scratched from the game.
Ruf is slated for backup duty in left and right field, as well as first base. He has enjoyed a strongspring after showing some provide in 2013 with 14 home runs in 251-at-bats. But his 91 strikeouts were a concern.