Phillies pitcher Brett Myers rejoined the team Friday in San Francisco and was expected to pitch on Sunday after taking a leave of absence following his arrest on charges that he hit his wife in the face. Myers was placed on the temporary inactive list and optioned to Class-A Clearwater after he pleaded not guilty to assault charges in Boston Municipal Court. His next court date is Aug. 4.
(Updated 7/14/2006)

Analysis: Myers, the team's best starter, is 5-3 with a 3.86 ERA in 16 starts.