In 2006 he started the season strong for Washington going 3-2 with a 3.58 ERA, but after being dealt to the Cincinnati Reds at the trading deadline, he developed shoulder problems and went on the disabled list after only 19 appearances. This fueled speculation that Nationals general manager Jim Bowden knew of Majewski's shoulder injury at the time of the trade, but made the deal anyway. Bowden has denied these accusations.
Since Majewski's shoulder problems he hasn't been the same pitcher. Over the past two seasons he's gone a combine 1-4 with a 7.14 ERA at Cincinnati and 3-2 with a 3.88 at Louisville (the Reds Triple-A affiliate).
This obviously an impact move. At best it's rolling the dice on a
pitcher who's struggled with injuries, but if healthy has the ability
to add some depth. Even if Majewski comes to spring training 100%
healthy, he's still a long shot to make the Phillies roster out of
spring training. He'll likely begin the year at Lehigh Valley and work
toward a mid-season call up.
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