Righthander Josh Lindblom, acquired in the Shane Victorino trade, joined the team and pitched to two batters Wednesday, giving up a single and recording a strikeout. He is expected to assume a late-inning role as the primary righthanded setup man. "I have to start over and earn my way into whatever role is given to me," Lindblom said. . . . The Phillies will carry three catchers because of Ruiz's foot injury but also because the 12th pitcher was seldom used, Amaro said. . . . The Phillies released righthander Brian Sanches. He had a 9.95 ERA in six games.