Sánchez set to rejoin Phils' rotation after injury scare
PHILADELPHIA – It sounds like Cristopher Sánchez's left arm is OK. It sounds like the Phillies are kicking around the idea of a six-man rotation, too, though that seems unlikely. Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced Tuesday afternoon that Sánchez will start Wednesday night’s game against the Nationals at Citizens Bank
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Marsh (hamstring) exits rehab appearance early
CHICAGO -- Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh was removed from his fourth rehab game with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday due to a cramp in his right hamstring, according to manager Rob Thomson. Marsh hit twice (striking out both times) and started in center field for the IronPigs, but he
Dombrowski dishes on Sánchez's injury, Suárez's status, 'pen plans
NEW YORK -- It’s still early, but the Phillies think the soreness in Cristopher Sánchez's left forearm is nothing serious. It would be a bit of good news during a rough stretch for the Phillies, who had lost nine of their past 15 games entering Wednesday’s series finale against the
Sánchez, Phils cautiously optimistic after lefty exits with forearm soreness
NEW YORK -- Cristopher Sánchez cannot tell a lie. He had not pitched well through two innings in Tuesday’s 5-1 loss to the Mets at Citi Field. Phillies pitching coach Caleb Cotham visited him on the mound twice, which was unusual. Sánchez’s velocity was down. He wasn’t sharp. So, after
Marsh (hamstring) to IL; Rojas expected to fill CF void
PHILADELPHIA -- With Brandon Marsh's right leg injury continuing to linger, the Phillies placed the outfielder on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's series finale against the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Fellow center fielder Cal Stevenson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Marsh's place on the
Phillies' rotation cooking early in 2025 ... with more to come
This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki's Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies always expected to have one of the best rotations in baseball this season. They have pitched like it through the
Painter to start for Single-A Clearwater, hopes to return 'July-ish'
PHILADELPHIA -- No. 1 prospect Andrew Painter is taking the next step toward a potential midsummer promotion to the big leagues.
Turner (back) scratched, Realmuto (foot) exits early in Phillies' win
WASHINGTON -- It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Trea Turner and J.T. Realmuto on the bench for Sunday’s series finale against the Nationals at Nationals Park. Turner was scratched less than an hour before Saturday’s 11-6 victory because of back spasms. Realmuto then left the game in the seventh
His back improving, Suárez hopes to be ready for regular season
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Phillies left-hander Ranger Suárez's sore back is better, but it is far from certain he will make his first scheduled start in the rotation. It is not how Suárez wanted to finish Spring Training before he enters the biggest season of his professional career. Suárez, who will
Suárez's back injury could force Walker into Phillies' rotation
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Nobody is ready to talk about Taijuan Walker's future with the Phillies. That’s because nobody knows what’s happening with Ranger Suárez's back.
Kepler (back), Marsh (knee) exit tilt against O's with minor injuries
SARASOTA, Fla. -- The Phillies don’t have unlimited outfielders, so it was troubling on Sunday afternoon to see both left fielder Max Kepler and center fielder Brandon Marsh leave a Grapefruit League game at Ed Smith Stadium because of injuries.
Strahm to be cautious with shoulder injury, might open '25 on IL
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Matt Strahm would love to say he will be ready to pitch by Opening Day, but he knows this is no time to be a hero. An MRI exam recently revealed that Strahm has an impingement in his left shoulder, which has caused inflammation, irritation and a
Rojas brings healthier bat, healing shoulder into Phils camp
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas made some noise this offseason in the Dominican Republic, and he’s hoping to carry that over into the 2025 regular season.
Wilson's 'freak accident' injury widens Phils' bench battle
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Wilson (oblique) injury opens up race for Phils' final bench spot
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Weston Wilson entered camp as the frontrunner to be the fourth and final man on the Phillies’ bench. But Wilson sustained a mild oblique strain on Friday and will miss the next six weeks.
Schwarber hits record-setting 14th leadoff HR; OK after early exit
PHILADELPHIA -- Kyle Schwarber is an imposing force atop the Phillies’ lineup. They don’t want to lose him to injury, even for a day.
Phillies place Bohm (left hand) on injured list
MIAMI -- Alec Bohm became the latest Phillie to go on the injured list when he was placed on the 10-day IL with a left hand strain on Friday, retroactive to Tuesday. The Phils recalled infielder Buddy Kennedy from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill the hole in their roster. The
Harper: 'I feel fine' after exiting with elbow bruise from HBP
TORONTO -- Bryce Harper exited Wednesday’s 4-2 win over the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre before the third inning after getting hit on his left elbow with a pitch in the first. The Phillies said he sustained a bruise and that he will be further evaluated, though Harper himself said,
Walker up and down in return from IL as Phils' slump continues
PHILADELPHIA -- Taijuan Walker tried to put it all in perspective. “It’s a long season,” Walker said. “I know we’ve been saying that, but it’s true. We’ve played really good baseball for a long time. These times are going to happen. I believe that toward the end of the year,
All-Star lefty Suárez heads to IL with lower back soreness
PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies manager Rob Thomson thinks Ranger Suárez’s lower back injury could be a long-term silver lining for both the left-hander and the team. Time will tell. On Saturday afternoon, the Phillies placed Suárez on the 15-day injured list because of soreness on the lower left side of his
Realmuto solid in return from IL: 'I felt great'
PITTSBURGH -- The next week for the Phillies will be crucial as the July 30 Trade Deadline approaches. But on Saturday, the team got a huge addition without making an acquisition, as J.T. Realmuto was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Realmuto, who had been on the IL since June
Wheeler (back) to miss Sunday start, expected back after break
PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies ace Zack Wheeler will not make his scheduled start on Sunday against the A's because of left lower back tightness. The club expects Wheeler to rejoin the rotation following the All-Star break. “We’re going to be cautious,” manager Rob Thomson said. Wheeler left Tuesday’s 10-1 win over
Phillies playing it safe with injured stars Wheeler, Harper
PHILADELPHIA -- Everybody expected an injury update on Zack Wheeler's sore lower back on Wednesday. Nobody expected an injury update on Bryce Harper's bruised left hand. Harper did not play in Wednesday night’s 4-3 victory over the Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park because he bruised his glove hand trying to
Harper, Schwarber back, but Wheeler, Rojas injured in rout of LA
PHILADELPHIA -- Perhaps the only thing that can slow the Phillies is themselves. They activated Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber from the 10-day injured list before Tuesday night’s 10-1 victory over the Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. It was a welcome return for two of the most feared hitters in