Who’s ready for a double-header!
The Phillies and Padres will play a double-header today because last night’s game was banged hours before first pitch. Mick Abel will likely start the first game with Cristopher Sánchez taking the second.
On to the news:
Phillies News:
- The Phillies acquired infielder Donovan Walton from the New York Mets organization.
- Joe Edinger wrote a fantastic piece on why time might be running out for Max Kepler and Jordan Romano.
MLB News:
- The San Francisco Giants exercised Bob Melvin’s club option for the 2026 season.
- The Atlanta Braves acquired Hunter Stratton from the Pirates and moved Chris Sale to the 60-day injured list.
- Trey Mancini exercised his opt-out clause from the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, making him a free agent.