Cutch Done for the Year

Word just came down that Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. Bryce Harper is now the only outfielder on the current roster that was on the roster on Opening Day.

This is a really big blow at a really bad time. McCutchen is an on-base machine and the Phils will turn to rookie Adam Haseley and Scott Kingery to fill the void for the immediate future. Add in the fact that the Phils have lost five straight games and things look pretty bleak for the barely-in-first place Phils right now.

The Phils signed McCutchen because he's been healthy for almost his whole career. And the injury came just a day before the 10th anniversary of his first MLB appearance. Ouch.

Now we get to see how this team handles adversity. It'll be up to the veterans, manager Gabe Kapler, and GM Matt Klentak to save the season. Look for rumors to pop up about the Phils trading for any and all available outfielders.

I feel awful for McCutchen. He's a good player and an even better person.