Phillies beleaguered starter Adam Eaton won't pitch on his normal, spring training rotation this week - but he said he isn't expected to miss much time, either, following his MRI an bone scan tests.

Eaton said he has a "slight herniated disc" and "some arthritis" on the right side of his back.

Phillies athletic trainer Scott Sheridan and pitching coach Rich Dubee said Eaton will throw in a bullpen session Monday. If all goes well, he could return to Grapefruit League action later this week.

Recovering right-handers Brad Lidge and Kris Benson will also throw in bullpen sessions Monday.

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Ryan Howard launched his second home run of the spring today in a 9-4 loss to the Blue Jays. Howard is hitting a team-high (among regulars) .444.

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The Phillies came into camp with 63 players. Sunday, they trimmed that number down to 50.

On the first days of cuts, the Phillies cleaned out 13 lockers.

Right-handed pitcher Joe Bisenius, lefthander J.A. Happ and infielder Brad Harman, were optioned to minor league camp.

Ten others were re-assigned to minor league camp: righthanders Ron Chiavacci and Zack Segovia and lefthanders Brian Mazone and Joe Savery; catchers Tuffy Gosewisch and Lou Marson; infielders Jason Donald, Mike Cervenak and Andy Tracy; and outfielder Valentino Pascucci.