The Phillies had been discussing making Brett Myers their closer for several months and it is now a reality. Phillies closer Tom Gordon is expected to be placed on the 15-day disabled list today with inflammation in his right rotator cuff. Gordon visited team physician Michael Ciccotti yesterday in Philadelphia, where Ciccotti administered an injection into Gordon's shoulder. Gordon, who is not expected to throw for at least eight days, will rest through the weekend. Ciccotti is to reexamine him Monday or Tuesday. "It's the same role," Myers said before last night's game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. "I still have to get guys out."