Latest Phillies injuries & transactions

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This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Phillies injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

INF
Injury: Right groin strain
IL date: Sept. 16 (retroactive to Sept. 13)
Expected return: Sept. 23
Status: Felt something in his groin during a workout at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 15. Expected to be back when he is eligible. (Last updated: Sept. 16)

SS
Injury: Right hamstring strain (Grade 1)
IL date: Sept. 8 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly before the end of the regular season
Status: Fielded ground balls and took full BP in the batting cage on Sept. 16 at Citizens Bank Park. Plans to jog on Sept. 17. Has not run yet at full speed but could still return before the Sept. 28 regular-season finale. (Last updated: Sept. 16) More >>

3B
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
IL date: Sept. 8 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Sept. 19
Status: Had a full workout on Sept. 16 at Dodger Stadium. Plans to have another on Sept. 17. If all goes well, the Phillies plan to activate him before the series opener in Arizona. (Last updated: Sept. 16) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right middle finger inflammation/Neck stiffness
IL date: Aug. 26 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Did not throw bullpen session on Sept. 13 as expected after reporting some neck stiffness and more numbness in his finger. Manager Rob Thomson did not rule out Romano returning this season. (Last updated: Sept. 13) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right upper extremity blood clot
IL date: Aug. 16 (15-day IL, transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 31)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent thrombolysis procedure on Aug. 18 to remove a blood clot in his upper right extremity. Diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome and will undergo surgery on Sept. 23 in St. Louis. Recovery time post-surgery is generally 6-8 months. (Last updated: Sept. 13) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left forearm strain
IL date: Sept. 12 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Out for season
Status: Given that Alvarado is ineligible for the postseason due to his PED suspension and the limited time remaining in the regular season to recover, he will not pitch again in 2025. (Last updated: Sept. 12) More >>

OF (Phillies' No. 3 prospect, No. 65 overall)
Injury: Concussion
IL date: Sept. 5 (7-day concussion IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited Triple-A Lehigh Valley's game on Sept. 4 after colliding with Otto Kemp on a fly ball. Still in concussion protocol. Unclear if he will play again before season finale on Sept. 21. (Last updated: Sept. 12)

RHP
Injury: Right forearm strain
IL date: Sept. 3 (15-day IL, transferred to 60-day IL on Sept. 8)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Felt tightness in his Sept. 1 appearance. Moved to 60-day IL on Sept. 8 to clear roster spot. (Last updated: Sept. 8)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Sept. 16
• INF : Placed on 10-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 13 (right groin strain)
• INF : Contract selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley
• OF : Designated for assignment

Sept. 12
• RHP : Contract selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley
• LHP : Placed on 15-day IL (left forearm strain)
• RHP : Designated for assignment

Sept. 8
• SS : Placed on 10-day IL (right hamstring strain)
• 3B : Placed on 10-day IL (left shoulder inflammation)
• 3B/LF : Recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley
• INF : Contract selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley
• RHP : Transferred to 60-day IL