Philadelphia Phillies rookie starting pitcher Mick Abel will be getting at least a few more major league starts this season. Aaron Nola had a stress reaction to his rib cage which Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Nola was already on the injured list with a right ankle injury. Abel has been filling in for part of the time Nola … [Read more...] about Phillies Rookie Mick Abel Getting a Chance to Step Up After Nola’s Latest Injury
Phillies Should Wait To Call Up Justin Crawford
The Philadelphia Phillies need to wait till later in the season to call up Justin Crawford. At some point this season, Crawford will be major league ready, but he is not there yet. Crawford is the Phillies top outfield prospect. Additionally, Crawford is currently dealing with an injury that has kept him out of the Triple-A lineup. Crawford, at the very least, needs to get … [Read more...] about Phillies Should Wait To Call Up Justin Crawford
Phillies Place Bryce Harper on Injured List
The Philadelphia Phillies announced they have placed Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list with right wrist inflammation. Otto Kemp has been called up to fill the open spot on the 26-man roster. The Phillies had an open spot on the 40-man roster. Harper being placed on the injured list is retroactive to June 6. Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters on Friday that this … [Read more...] about Phillies Place Bryce Harper on Injured List
Predicting When Phillies Andrew Painter Will Debut
Philadelphia Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter is expected to debut in July. Painter has been expected to arrive in July for some time. However, the Phillies have recently provided more details on when this might specifically happen. Phillies manager Rob Thomson recently told Paul Casella of MLB.com that Painter will be completely shut down during the July 14-17 … [Read more...] about Predicting When Phillies Andrew Painter Will Debut
Passan: Rays Pitcher Pete Fairbanks in Best Trade Fit for Phillies Bullpen
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan wrote in his early trade deadline preview that Pete Fairbanks is the best trade fit for the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen. Fairbanks is currently the Tampa Bay Rays closer. The Phillies need a closer following the suspension of José Alvarado. The bullpen was already a need, but the suspension increased the urgency to improve it. Alvarado is not … [Read more...] about Passan: Rays Pitcher Pete Fairbanks in Best Trade Fit for Phillies Bullpen