Jimmy Rollins is set to return to the Phillies this week. Again. After his second stint on the DL this year with a calf injury.

His return hasn’t come quickly enough with the Phils struggling mightily at the plate.

One good thing may have come out of this — the emergence of sub infielder Wilson Valdez.

Wilson valdez's .250 average may not grab your attention, but he's played well enough to earn a roster spot. He would help the Phillies bench at this point.

Valdez has subbed well for Rollins and Juan Castro. His .250 average, two homers and 12 RBI are far from eye popping numbers. But, the Phils could use his bat on their week bench, and as insurance in case JRoll suffers another setback.

Valdez, who hadn’t homered since 2004, went yard Saturday and Sunday. The Phils were lucky not to lose him on waivers the last time Rollins cane back. They can’t risk that again.

Who goes if Valdez stays? I hate to say this because he’s great in the community and recently joined the Board of Trustees for a local nonprofit that helps people with disabilities. However, Greg Dobbs — your time in Philly is up.

A .152 average isn’t going to cut it. Dobbs hasn’t been close to the hitter off the bench he was in 2008. Who knows if he’ll ever be that guy again.

The Phillies can’t wait for him. Not when Valdez is here and hitting .100 points higher.