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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

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

The Philadelphia Phillies have elected to shuffle their bullpen. José Ruiz has been designated for assignment. Additionally, Seth Johnson has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Ruiz allowed five runs on five hits in a blowout loss on May 31. The Phillies needed a fresh bullpen arm because of high bullpen usage recently. This is partly due to the Phillies playing a … [Read more...] about Phillies Shuffle Bullpen

The Philadelphia Phillies have elected to alter their starting rotation, according to MLB reporter Paul Casella. Mick Abel will be starting this Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Taijuan Walker will move to the bullpen in a high-leverage role, remaining there full-time. If the Phillies need a spot starter, it will be someone else. Abel will be making his second major … [Read more...] about Report: Phillies to Recall Mick Abel and Alter Rotation