Domonic Brown appears headed back to the minors when Victorino returns

With Shane Victorino likely to return to the Phillies on Friday, someone is going to have to go. While many hope that the Phillies would drop Greg Dobbs from the roster, according to various sources, including Randy Miller and Jayson Stark, rookie Domonic Brown will likely be sent back down to the minors.

Apparently, the Phillies feel that Brown, who has hit .257 with one homer and 10 RBI's in 10 games, would still be better off playing every day, something he wouldn't be able to do in the crowded Phillies outfield. While the idea of Brown playing against righties and Victorino playing against lefties does make some sense, the Phillies feel his development is better served by getting 4 at bats a game in the minors.

While fans will likely be disappointed in Brown's demotion, they can take solace in the fact that he will be called up immediately on September 1st when rosters expand. Should the Phillies get to the postseason, Brown is also a lock to be on the postseason roster as the first lefty pinch hitter off the bench and occasional starting outfielder.

Better get a good look at Brown over the next two games because he won't be back in Philly again for a few weeks. Of course, with the luck the Phillies have had with injuries this season, we could be seeing him a whole lot sooner.