Big Phillies All-Star Ibanez expected to play for R-Phils on Monday

Reading, PA – Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Raul Ibanez is expected to play for the Reading Phillies on Major League rehab assignment on Monday, July 6, vs. the Connecticut Defenders (Giants) at 12:05 PM. 

Ibanez was voted in by the fans as one of the National League’s starting outfielders for the July 14 MLB All-Star Game in St. Louis. 

Ibanez has been on the disabled list since June 18 with a left groin strain. He is hitting .312 (78-250) with a 22 HR and 59 RBI. 

Gates open at 11:00. Tickets and promotional information for this game and all home games can be found here. 

This story was posted on July 5, 2009