Royals' Johan Camargo: Scratched due to side tightness
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Camargo was scratched from the Royals' Cactus League lineup Thursday due to left side tightness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
It's terrible timing for Camargo, who appeared to have a good shot to make the Opening Day roster. Now, he might be dealing with an oblique injury which could sideline him for a while. Clay Dungan has replaced him at shortstop in Thursday's contest.
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Royals' Johan Camargo: Joins Royals on minor-league deal
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Camargo signed a minor-league deal with the Royals on Saturday.
Camargo struggled to a .237/.297/.316 slash line in 52 games for the Phillies last season, though his 74 wRC+ represented his best mark since 2018. His defensive versatility theoretically makes him a good fit for a bench spot, but he might wind up stuck in the minors waiting for an opportunity.
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Johan Camargo: Still free agent
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Contrary to a prior report, Camargo has not signed a minor-league deal with the Twins, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
The Twins listed the wrong "J. Camargo" on their transaction page, when in fact they just re-upped on a minor-league deal with catcher Jair Camargo. Johan Camargo is still a free agent.
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Twins' Johan Camargo: Inks minors pact with Twins
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Camargo signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Sunday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
The switch-hitting journeyman can play all over the infield, and his most-played position in 2022 was shortstop. Camargo, who turns 29 next month, has slashed .208/.265/.319 with seven home runs and zero steals in 311 MLB plate appearances since the start of the 2020 season.
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Phillies' Johan Camargo: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Camargo cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
Camargo was designated for assignment by Philadelphia over the weekend but will remain in the organization after he passed through waivers unclaimed. The 28-year-old posted a .218/.317/.294 slash line in 35 games for Lehigh Valley after he was demoted from the big-league roster in late July.
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Phillies' Johan Camargo: Jettisoned from 40-man roster
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Camargo was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Sunday.
The 28-year-old was demoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in late July and has now been removed from Philadelphia's 40-man roster. Camargo appeared in 52 games for the Phillies this year and had a .237/.297/.316 slash line with three home runs and 15 RBI.
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Phillies' Johan Camargo: Sent to Triple-A
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Camargo was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
Camargo was the odd man out after the Phillies acquired Edmundo Sosa from the Cardinals on Saturday. Camargo has spent the majority of the season in the majors and was hitting .237/.297/.316 across 166 plate appearances.
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Phillies' Johan Camargo: Reinstated from injured list
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Camargo (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Camargo was on the injured list since late June but began a rehab assignment July 8. He hit .360 with two doubles, six runs and three RBI over seven games between Triple-A Lehigh Valley and Double-A Reading and will be available for the Phillies' final two games ahead of the All-Star break.
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Phillies' Johan Camargo: Shifts rehab to Double-A
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The Phillies transferred Camargo's (knee) rehab assignment Tuesday from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to Double-A Reading.
The move down a level is likely just a scheduling-related matter, as Camargo doesn't appear to be dealing with any sort of setback to his right knee since beginning his rehab assignment last weekend. Over his three-game stay at Lehigh Valley, Camargo went 2-for-10 with a double and two walks. He could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list by the weekend.
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Phillies' Johan Camargo: Starting rehab stint
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Camargo (knee) reported to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday to begin a rehab assignment.
Camargo has been on the shelf with a right knee strain since June 29, so he shouldn't require much time in the minors to get back up to speed. The 28-year-old should reclaim a utility role for the Phillies once reinstated from the injured list.
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Phillies' Johan Camargo: Placed on 10-day IL
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Camargo was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee strain Wednesday, retroactive to June 26.
Camargo dealt with a right knee sprain earlier this month that forced him to miss two weeks, but he played in three games after returning from the injured list. However, he was out of the lineup for each of the last two matchups and will head back to the IL due to his knee strain. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but Darick Hall's contract was selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley as part of a corresponding move Wednesday.
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Phillies' Johan Camargo: Back in action
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Camargo (knee) was activated off the injured list Tuesday and will bat eighth and play third base against the Rangers, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Camargo wound up missing two weeks with a right knee strain, but he's ready to go after a brief rehab assignment. He was a near-everyday player immediately prior to his injury, but Didi Gregorius has since returned from a knee injury, so Camargo may not have the same amount of opportunities available to him going forward.
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Phillies' Johan Camargo: Begins rehab assignment
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Camargo (knee) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.
Camargo has been shut down since June 7 due to a right knee strain but will return to game action with the Triple-A club. The 28-year-old is unlikely to require a lengthy rehab assignment prior to rejoining the Phillies.
Phillies' Johan Camargo: Shut down with knee strain
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The Phillies placed Camargo on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right knee strain.
Camargo had started in seven of the Phillies' last eight games, but his move to the IL should clear the way for rookie Bryson Stott to handle an everyday role at second base. Even while playing on at least a semi-regular basis all season before picking up the injury, Camargo has produced modest counting stats (three home runs, no stolen bases, 15 RBI and eight runs) over 143 plate appearances.
Camargo started in the last five games and went 2-for-17 with a run, three walks and four strikeouts. Nick Maton will take over at second base while Bryson Stott starts at shortstop Friday.
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Phillies' Johan Camargo: Gets fourth straight start
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Camargo will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Giants.
Camargo seems to have wrested the starting shortstop job back from Bryson Stott, who is on the bench Tuesday for the fourth game in a row. Didi Gregorius (knee) is set to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday and could be back by the end of the week, however, so Camargo's standing atop the depth chart likely won't last much longer.
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Phillies' Johan Camargo: Remains on bench
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Camargo isn't starting Thursday against Atlanta.
After starting in two straight games to begin the week, Camargo will be on the bench for a second consecutive matchup while Bryson Stott starts at shortstop and bats ninth. Camargo has gone 4-for-13 with a run, two walks and five strikeouts over his last five games.
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Phillies' Johan Camargo: Not starting Wednesday
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Camargo isn't starting Wednesday against Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Camargo started in the last two games and went 2-for-8 with a run, a walk and three strikeouts. Bryson Stott will take over at shortstop and bat ninth.
