According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Phillies are placing pitcher José Alvarado on the 15-day injured list, meaning his season is probably over. This is to make room on the 28-man roster for new pitcher Walker Buehler to be added. Alvarado has a left forearm strain, according to the team, and Matt Manning has been designated for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot. … [Read more...] about Phillies Pitcher Likely Done For Season
Phillies Place Pair of Infielders on Injured List
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed infielders Trea Turner and Alec Bohm on the 10-day injured list, according to a report from Matt Gelb of The Athletic. In corresponding moves, Otto Kemp has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and Donovan Walton has had his contract selected. Turner left the game on Sunday with a hamstring strain. Turner also spent time on the … [Read more...] about Phillies Place Pair of Infielders on Injured List
Phillies Should Be Concerned About Rotation as Postseason Nears
The Philadelphia Phillies need to be concerned about their starting rotation as clinching a postseason appearance nears. With Zack Wheeler out for the season, they have a left-handed-heavy starting rotation. Southpaws Cristopher Sánchez and Ranger Suárez have been the Phillies’ most effective starting pitchers other than Wheeler. Additionally, the Phillies are likely to have … [Read more...] about Phillies Should Be Concerned About Rotation as Postseason Nears
Phillies New Roster Competition
The Philadelphia Phillies have a new roster competition as clinching a postseason appearance nears. With Garrett Stubbs being called up as a September call-up, the Phillies are setting up a competition. The backup catcher spot on the postseason roster is clearly up for grabs. It is not a guarantee that Rafael Marchán is the Phillies’ backup catcher on their postseason roster, … [Read more...] about Phillies New Roster Competition
Phillies Bring In Outside Additions for Stretch Run
The Philadelphia Phillies have brought in outside additions just ahead of the August 31 deadline for players to be in an organization to be postseason eligible. They signed pitcher Walker Buehler and assigned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and claimed pitcher Tim Mayza off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team announced both transactions on social media on Sunday. Apr … [Read more...] about Phillies Bring In Outside Additions for Stretch Run



