Club officials scouted the 26-year-old righthander in Dunedin this week, but there doesn't appear to be a fit and a trade is unlikely, a source said last night.
Extra bases
Righthander Jon Lieber, who is out with a strained right abdominal muscle, will remain in Florida for rehabilitation. . . . Catcher Chris Coste, who has a strained right hamstring, will remain in Florida to get at-bats in minor-league games. He is expected to rejoin the team this weekend. . . . Righthander Freddy Garcia, who has right biceps tendinitis, will travel with the team to Philadelphia and continue his throwing program there. . . . Lefthander Cole Hamels will start tonight against Boston. He will face lefthander Julian Tavarez. . . . Righthander Adam Eaton will go against the Red Sox tomorrow afternoon. He faces righthander Daisuke Matsuzaka. . . . Four minor-leaguers will accompany the Phillies north from Clearwater: infielder Carlos Leon, and righthanders Kyle Kendrick, Julio De La Cruz and Ryan Cameron. . . . The 25-man roster must be set by 3 p.m. Sunday.Contact staff writer Todd Zolecki at 215-854-4874 or tzolecki@phillynews.com.