After batting practice yesterday, pitching coach Rich Dubee informed the floundering soph that he would not only be left off the playoff roster for the NLDS, but he was being sent to Miami to hone his skills in the Florida International League. From the Daily News:

“We made the decision he’s not going to be in the rotation,” Dubee said. “He’s not going to break into the bullpen, the way the guys are throwing down there. We have to have some type of protection if we have an injury.

“Having him down there serves two purposes,” Dubee continued. “One: He keeps his arm going in case we do need him. Two: He can start doing some of the things he needs to do to be a better pitcher.”

Ouch.  Just a few short months ago, Kendrick was a valuable piece in the Phillies rotation as he notched his 2nd straight season of 10+ wins.  Then, right around the time he was rumored to be dating Survivor‘s Stephenie LaGrossa, Kendrick began getting shelled on a regular basis. The Phillies finally saw enough, and he was replaced by J.A. Happ.

Hang in there Kyle, we’ll see you next Spring Training.

Oh, and in case you were wondering, Adam Eaton didn’t make it either.  YAY!

Phillies Notebook: Kendrick off Phillies playoff roster, will head to Instructional League | Daily News