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Freddy Galvis | Second Baseman

Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Age / DOB:  (23) / 11/14/1989
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 170
Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
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Freddy Galvis ripped a solo homer in Sunday's win over the Mets.
The other big Phillies' hit came from Ryan Howard, who was getting a day off but came up with a two-out, two-RBI pinch-hit double to break the tie in the seventh. It was Galvis' second longball of the month, but he has only six other hits and is sporting a .222 batting mark. Apr 28 - 4:40 PM

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Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

Freddy Galvis went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's loss to the Cardinals.

Galvis got the start in left field with Dominic Brown's back barking at him, and he provided the Phillies' first RBI of the night with a double to the warning track in the sixth. He was unable to get a big hit in the ninth, though, grounding out with runners on second and third to end it. Brown was able to pinch-hit Thursday, so Galvis should go back to a utility role Friday.
Apr 18 - 10:09 PM
Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

Freddy Galvis hit his second spring homer Sunday as the Phillies beat an Orioles split-squad 5-3.

Galvis's two homers have come with 17 strikeouts in 54 at-bats, which doesn't seem like a particularly good sign. The Phillies are planning on carrying the 23-year-old as a utilityman this year. They have the option of sending him down to play regularly and using Yuniesky Betancourt instead, but it doesn't sound like they'll go that route.
Mar 17 - 4:59 PM
Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

Freddy Galvis went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI versus the Astros on Sunday.

The Phillies appear committed to Kevin Frandsen for one utility spot. Galvis is the favorite for the other, but it's worth wondering if the Phillies might not be better off having him play regularly in Triple-A. While Galvis is very strong defensively, it's not as though he's going to offer much off the bench as a pinch-hitter.
Mar 10 - 5:04 PM
Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said he expects to carry Freddy Galvis on the Opening Day roster.

Galvis won't get regular at-bats this season, but offers more versatility than Kevin Frandsen and will serve as the Phillies' primary utility infielder. "I can see Freddy getting to play 60 or 70 games," Manuel said. "Does he help us giving us 300 at-bats here, or 500 at-bats in the minor leagues? I say being on our team, getting 300 at-bats."
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Feb 16 - 9:29 AM
Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

Freddy Galvis went 4-for-5 with a home run in the Venezuelan Winter League opener Thursday.

It's Galvis' first game action since June 6, when he suffered a pars fracture in his back. The infielder is obviously healthy now and has also finished serving his 50-game suspension for testing positive for a banned substance. Galvis has a good shot to land a starting gig with the Phils next year, whether at second or third base, depending on what the club decides to do with Chase Utley.
Source: Matt Gelb on Twitter
Fri, Oct 12, 2012 10:07:00 AM
Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

Phillies placed 2B Freddy Galvis on the 15-day disabled list.

Officially, Galvis was reinstated from suspension Friday, and the Phillies placed him on the DL for a second time as a procedural move. The 22-year-old rookie hit just .226 with three homers and a .617 OPS as an early-season replacement for Chase Utley, and isn't expected to return this year.
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 09:39:00 PM
Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said Friday that Freddy Galvis (back) is unlikely to return this season.

Galvis was diagnosed with a pars fracture in his back in mid-June. The Phillies aren't expecting him back this summer, but he could play in the instructional league this fall. The 22-year-old is serving a 50-game PED suspension while he's on the disabled list.
Source: David Murphy on Twitter
Fri, Jul 27, 2012 04:48:00 PM
Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

Freddy Galvis is denying that he ever used the performance-enhancing drug Clostebol.

Galvis was handed a 50-game suspension Tuesday after a small trace of the anabolic steroid Clostebol was found in his blood. "I cannot understand how even this tiny particle of a banned substance got into my body," the 22-year-old second baseman said in a statement released to the media. "I have not and never would knowingly use anything illegal to enhance my performance." He's doubtful to appeal, since he can serve his time while on the disabled list with a lower back fracture.
Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 05:30:00 PM
Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

Freddy Galvis has been suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball for a positive PED test.

That substance is being referred to as a "metabolite of Clostebol." And Clostebol is an anabolic androgenic steroid. Gavlis has been on the disabled list since June 6 with a fracture in his lower back. He can serve the punishment while on the shelf, which is quite convenient.
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 05:13:00 PM
Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

Freddy Galvis has indeed been diagnosed with a pars fracture in his back and is out indefinitely.

As feared. Galvis will be in a back brace for at least the next three weeks and will have no definitive recovery timetable once he gets out of it. The 22-year-old infielder may be in danger of missing the remainder of the 2012 regular season. He was batting .226/.254/.363.
Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter
Wed, Jun 13, 2012 06:23:00 PM
Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

The Phillies are worried that Freddy Galvis may have a pars fracture in his back.

Galvis will undergo further testing this weekend before the Phils settle on a diagnosis and a course of action. If he has the fracture, he'll be in a back brace for six weeks and in danger of missing the rest of the season.
Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter
Fri, Jun 8, 2012 10:23:00 PM
Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

Phillies placed 2B Freddy Galvis on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain.

A corresponding move hasn't been announced. Galvis suffered the injury during an at-bat Wednesday. It's not clear at this point how long he'll be out. Mike Fontenot replaced Galvis at second base Wednesday and figures to see some playing time there now, though someone like Michael Martinez would be an option to replace Galvis on the roster.
Wed, Jun 6, 2012 10:57:00 PM
Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

Freddy Galvis left Wednesday's game with an apparent back injury.

No word yet on the severity, but we'll pass along more information when it becomes available. Mike Fontenot replaced Galvis at second base.
Source: Matt Gelb on Twitter
Wed, Jun 6, 2012 08:49:00 PM
Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

Freddy Galvis went 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 10-9 victory over the Cardinals.

The output raises his RBI total to an impressive 22. The rookie owns a .250/.279/.405 triple slash.
Fri, May 25, 2012 05:39:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Carlos Ruiz
2Erik Kratz
1B1Ryan Howard
2B1Chase Utley
2Freddy Galvis
3Michael Martinez
SS1Jimmy Rollins
3B1Michael Young
2Kevin Frandsen
LF1Domonic Brown
CF1Ben Revere
RF1Delmon Young
2John Mayberry
3Laynce Nix
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Cole Hamels
2Roy Halladay
3Cliff Lee
4Kyle Kendrick
5John Lannan
6Jonathan Pettibone
7Tyler Cloyd
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jonathan Papelbon
2Mike Adams
3Antonio Bastardo
4Jeremy Horst
5Chad Durbin
6Justin De Fratus
7B.J. Rosenberg
8Michael Stutes