Phillies Promote Nick Williams To Big Leagues

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Phillies have called up outfielder Nick Williams, according to multiple reports.

Nick Williams is on his way to NY. Promoted!!
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) June 30, 2017

Nick Williams has been promoted. Howie Kendrick to be placed on DL.
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) June 30, 2017

Williams, 23, was hitting .280/.328/.511 with 15 home runs, 16 doubles, and 44 RBI's for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs this season.

Zolecki reports Williams' promotion might only be a short-term thing.

Regarding Nick Williams' promotion: might only be a few days. Not necessarily a long term thing.
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) June 30, 2017

The Phillies begin a series at the Mets on Friday night at 7:10pm. Listen on 94.1 WIP-FM.