Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez holds a 2.25 ERA with 20 strikeouts over 12 innings for Double-A Reading since being moved to the bullpen.

He's been clocked as high as 97 mph. Gonzalez is still throwing all four of his pitches in relief and eventually could be moved back into the rotation, but for now the Phillies will stick with what's working. "Right now he is doing what he needs to do," said director of player development Joe Jordan. "Long-term, he can end up in the rotation." Gonzalez could get a cup of coffee with the Phils in September.

Phillies activated RHP Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez from the 60-day disabled list; optioned him to Double-A Reading.

Gonzalez's pitching arm is no longer an issue, but the Phillies want him to continue to work on things in the minors as he transitions from starter to reliever. The Cuban defector has put up a 4.70 ERA and 11/8 K/BB ratio over 15 1/3 innings at High-A Clearwater. He could eventually be added to the Phillies' bullpen in the second half.

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez (shoulder, arm) will resume his rehab assignment with High-A Clearwater on Friday.

Gonzalez was shut down for a few weeks as he went through a "dead arm" phase, but he's feeling better now. The Cuban defector has been out all season with a shoulder injury and is no safe bet to join the major league club once healthy.

An MRI on Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez's pitching arm came back negative.

Gonzalez began feeling arm fatigue three starts into his rehab assignment, but there's nothing structurally wrong with him. He'll resume throwing Thursday and should resume his rehab assignment before long if all goes well.

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez began feeling arm fatigue three starts into his rehab assignment.

He is heading to Philadelphia this week for examination by club doctors. Gonzalez, who signed a three-year, $12 million contract out of Cuba last August, has been battling right shoulder problems since spring training. The 27-year-old right-hander had allowed seven runs in 9 1/3 innings on his rehab at High-A Clearwater.

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez (shoulder) pitched in his first minor league rehab game on Friday.

Gonzalez fired five innings at High-A Clearwater, allowing three runs on six hits and a pair of walks while fanning one. His fastball sat between 92-94 mph, which is a significant improvement over where he was in the spring. He's still several weeks away from being an option for the Phillies.

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Clearwater on Thursday.

Gonzalez has dealt with a shoulder issue since early on in spring training but has made nice progress in recent weeks, getting clocked at 95 mph. His rehab assignment figures to be a lengthy one, but he could be an option for the Phillies' rotation or bullpen before long.

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez (shoulder) sat at 93 mph and touched 95 mph during a three-inning extended spring training appearance Monday.

"We saw that (95 mph) when we were scouting him," Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro said. "This was the first time we've seen it since we signed him. He was really bringing it. It's a good sign. He's progressing." Amaro added that Gonzalez could begin a rehab assignment around the middle of May. The Phillies still plan to use Gonzalez as a starter.

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez (shoulder) hit 94 mph on the radar gun while throwing to hitters in extended spring training Sunday.

"Very encouraging," Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro said. Gonzalez dealt with a sore shoulder and diminished velocity for most of spring training, so this report is indeed encouraging. There's no timetable for the Cuban import's return, but he's likely to be optioned to Triple-A once healthy.

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez (shoulder) is currently long-tossing from 100 feet.

"Still working on some of his mechanics and it's getting better and better," Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro said. "He's feeling good." Gonzalez is working his way back from shoulder soreness and there is no timetable for his return, but it does sound like he's making progress. He'll surely be assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley once healthy.

Phillies transferred RHP Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster. Gonzalez has been bothered by shoulder soreness this spring and can now be ruled out as an option for Philadelphia's rotaiton until late May. The signing looks like a dud early on.

Phillies placed RHP Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right shoulder.

Gonzalez has been battling shoulder soreness for a couple weeks now and was given a cortisone injection on Thursday. He should resume throwing soon if the shot has the desired effect.

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez received a cortisone injection for his ailing shoulder on Thursday.

Gonzalez was supposed to resume throwing this week, but that obviously won't happen. He did not impress with his stuff early on in camp and is now having health problems. It's a certainty at this point that he will open the 2014 regular season in the minor leagues. Gonzalez, a 27-year-old right-hander from Cuba, signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Phillies last August.

Phillies pitching coach Bob McLure said Sunday that Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez could resume throwing on Monday.

McLure noted that the shoulder soreness that Gonzalez has been dealing with is only minimal. It's been a disappointing Grapefruit League season for the Cuban right-hander, posting a 16.87 ERA and 4.50 WHIP in 2 2/3 innings. He's expected to begin the season in the minor leagues.

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez (shoulder) hopes to resume throwing in a few days.

It's not a given, though. Gonzalez felt a "pinch" in his throwing shoulder while playing long-toss on Tuesday. The injury is the capper in what has been a discouraging spring training for the Cuban defector. He'll begin the season in the minors.

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez told reporters Thursday that his sore right shoulder is "feeling a lot better."

Gonzalez woke up with shoulder discomfort Wednesday after playing long-toss on Tuesday. No matter what his health situation is, the Cuban right-hander will open the 2014 season in the minor leagues. He signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Phillies last August but has not impressed this spring in camp.

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez (shoulder) will not pitch Wednesday.

Gonzalez is battling a sore shoulder. Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said the hurler saw a doctor and labeled him day-to-day. Gonzalez has struggled mightily this spring and has all but been ruled out to be Cole Hamels' early-season injury replacement. Signed to a three-year, $12 million contract last August, the Cuban right-hander has sat 88-91 mph with his fastball and hasn't shown much command at the diminished velocity.

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez gave up four runs in an inning Friday against the Orioles.

This should clinch it: Gonzalez won't be Cole Hamels' early-season replacement in the Phillies rotation. He allowed four hits and walked two today, and he's yet to show much in the way of command to go along with his 88-91 mph fastball.

Making his spring debut, Cuban defector Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez gave up a run and walked four in 1 2/3 innings against the Yankees on Saturday.

Gonzalez hit 92-93 mph on the gun on his first few fastballs, but then quickly faded to 89-91 mph from there. His control was also problematic, but it's no surprise he had some rust to shake there after essentially two years off. At least his mid-70s curve looked like a weapon. Most likely, Gonzalez is going to start the year in Triple-A.

Miguel Gonzalez (illness) is now scheduled to make his Grapefruit League on Saturday against the Yankees.

Gonzalez was originally slated to start Thursday, but he was pushed back due to an illness. Signed a three-year, $12 million contract last August, the Cuban right-hander has underwhelmed early on in camp and is unlikely to make Philadelphia's rotation at the start of the year.