Breaking: Taschner DFA'd to make room for Lopez

After a respectable start, left-hander Jack Taschner has been dropped from the Phillies' bullpen following a dismal June. The 31-year-old departs with a 5.20 ERA and 17/20 K/BB ratio. The move signals a small vote of confidence for rookie Sergio Escalona, who stays on as the second lefty in the 'pen. Beerleaguer: Once the Phillies returned home, it was only a matter of time for Taschner, who allowed runs in five of his last seven appearances. The fringe lefty wasn't...