Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies have transferred starting pitcher Roy Halladay (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list, clearing a spot for Michael Martinez on the roster.

Halladay reported to the team's spring training complex this week to begin his post-surgery rehab program. He is expected to be out until at least late August.

Contrary to reports from earlier in the week, CSNPhilly.com reported Friday that Phillies reliever Mike Adams will be activated from the disabled list Sunday.

The team was originally planning on having Adams face live hitters in a rehab game Monday, but apparently has decided that facing hitters in batting practice Friday is enough. Adams has been on the disabled list since May 10 due to a back strain. 

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel does not have a guaranteed contract for next season, and MLB.com reports Friday that there are rumblings that the team is planning to replace him. One possible name that has been linked to the job is third-base coach Ryne Sandberg, though general manager Ruben Amaro disputes those rumors.

"I don't know about the perception," said Amaro. "All I can tell you is we haven't made any decisions about that. As we said six months or so ago, it's something we'll deal with at the end of the season. Charlie and myself will talk and decide where we go from there. But right now that's the least of our worries."

Manuel has been the team's manager for nine years, during which time he won a World Series, as well as five division championships in a row. The Phillies finished .500 last season, and enter a weekend series with the Nationals one game under .500 so far this season. 

The Phillies purchased the contract of infielder Michael Martinez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley Thursday. Martinez hit .226 with 12 RBI and three stolen bases in 31 games at Triple-A.

With Chase Utley on the disabled list with an oblique strain, the Phillies will use Freddy Galvis as the everyday third baseman.

"He's going to be an everyday guy in the big leagues," manager Charlie Manuel told The Inquirer. "It's just a matter of time."

Galvis is hitting .226 with three home runs and 24 RBI in 69 at-bats. He has gone 4 for 16 with a home run and two RBI in his last four games as a starter.