In order to make room on the 40 man roster for the re-signed JC Romero, the Phils have designated 26 year old LHP Sergio Escalona for assignment.  After showing promise in the 2009 season during which Escalona saw some time with the big club, Escalona struggled in 2010 after his demotion to Reading to begin the season. The Venezuelan native was 4-8 in 50 appearances for the RPhils with 10 saves in his 54.1 innings of work.  He walked 22 and struck out 53 in his 54.1 innings, completing the year with a WHIP of 1.25.