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Bryson Stott Bryson Stott Returning Saturday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 2:01 PM
Stott (personal) will start at third base and bat eighth Saturday against Atlanta.
Analysis: Stott was scratched from the lineup Friday for personal reasons but will end up missing just the one game before returning to the starting nine Saturday. The 28-year-old has been in a bit of a slump recently, slashing just .156/.204/.267 in 49 plate appearances across his last 14 games. |
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Playing in Single-A on Saturday
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 6:21 PM
Miller (back) will play five innings at shortstop for Single-A Clearwater on Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Miller has been shelved by a back injury since spring training, which prompted him to undergo a minor procedure in early June. He's seemingly progressed enough in his recovery to embark on a rehab assignment, and he'll likely have his workload managed to avoid a setback. It's unclear whether Miller will be back with Triple-A Lehigh Valley before the end of the regular season. |
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Bryson Stott Bryson Stott Scratched due to personal matter
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 4:53 PM
Stott was scratched from Friday's lineup against Atlanta for personal reasons.
Analysis: With Stott attending to a personal matter, Edmundo Sosa will shift to third base while Bryan De La Cruz starts in left field and bats seventh. It's unclear whether Stott will be back in action for Saturday's contest. He has gone 9-for-51 (.176) with one steal, one home run, four RBI and eight runs scored over his last 15 outings. |
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Andrew Painter Andrew Painter Blanks D-Backs in no-decision
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 5:31 PM
Painter didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, allowing just two hits and no walks over seven scoreless innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Painter was stellar Wednesday, as he held Arizona to just a pair of singles, though he ultimately came away with a no-decision as the Phillies failed to provide any run support in an eventual 1-0 defeat. Painter has now delivered three straight quality starts, allowing just four runs while striking out 21 over 20 innings in that span. He's lowered his ERA to 5.55 across 105.1 innings this season with a 1.37 WHIP and 91:37 K:BB. Painter is currently in line to face the Astros at home his next time out. |
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Alec Bohm Alec Bohm Day off Wednesday
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 12:12 PM
Bohm is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Arizona.
Analysis: He'll receive a routine day of rest after starting each of the last eight contests. With Bohm out, Kyle Schwarber will slot in at first base in the series finale. |
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Grant Holman Grant Holman Added to Philadelphia bullpen
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 2:08 PM
The Phillies recalled Holman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
Analysis: Holman was a waiver claim of the Phillies back in May and has posted a 3.60 ERA and 28:7 K:BB over 30 innings at the Triple-A level in 2026. He made 40 appearances for the Athletics over the previous two seasons, holding a 4.66 ERA and 33:18 K:BB in 38.2 frames. |
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Rafael Marchan Rafael Marchan Activated from injured list
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 2:04 PM
The Phillies activated Marchan (knee) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Marchan has been shelved since late July with left knee patellar tendinitis, but he's been cleared to return after playing 12 rehab games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 27-year-old will operate as an extra catcher for the Phillies in the final month. |
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J.T. Realmuto J.T. Realmuto Idle for series opener Monday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:18 PM
Realmuto is absent from the lineup for Monday's matchup with the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Although the catcher launched a homer in Sunday's series finale against the Angels and has recorded a base hit in six of his last eight games, he will not start Monday. Instead, Garrett Stubbs will catch balls and strikes while batting ninth for the Phillies. |
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J.T. Realmuto J.T. Realmuto Homers in multi-hit effort
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:49 PM
Realmuto went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Realmuto got the Phillies on the board with a solo homer to left-center field in the third inning. The veteran catcher has had a quiet August, slashing .221/.284/.351 with two homers, eight RBI and 14 runs across 22 games in the month. Overall, Realmuto is hitting .224/.299/.362 with 10 homers, 45 RBI, 45 runs and three stolen bases in 102 contests. |
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Orion Kerkering Orion Kerkering Credited with second save
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:46 PM
Kerkering picked up the save Sunday against the Angels. He allowed one run on two hits and no walks while striking out one over 1.1 innings.
Analysis: Kerkering recorded the final out of the eighth inning before surrendering a run in the ninth frame, though the Phillies had built enough of a lead for him to secure his second save. Jhoan Duran, who owns a 1.64 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 28 saves, pitched two innings Saturday and was potentially unavailable Sunday. Kerkering has operated as one of Philadelphia's top right-handed relievers, posting a 3.91 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 56:27 K:BB and 16 holds across 53 innings this season. |
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Zack Wheeler Zack Wheeler Solid in 11th win
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:42 PM
Wheeler (11-5) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over six innings against the Angels. He struck out six.
Analysis: Wheeler worked out of a first-inning jam while allowing just one run before settling in for five scoreless frames. It was a much-needed rebound performance for the right-hander, who was pummeled for eight runs last time out against Seattle and entered Sunday with a 7.59 ERA and 1.88 WHIP across 21.1 innings over his previous five starts. Overall, Wheeler owns a 3.31 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 154:41 K:BB across 130.1 innings (23 starts) and is tentatively scheduled to pitch Saturday against Atlanta. |
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Brandon Marsh Brandon Marsh Exiting starting nine Sunday
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 12:30 PM
Marsh is out of the lineup for Sunday's game with the Angels.
Analysis: As the Angels trot out left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, the left-handed-hitting Marsh will take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Anaheim. Bryan De La Cruz will man left field and bat sixth for the Phillies. |
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Justin Crawford Justin Crawford Out versus lefty
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 12:27 PM
Crawford is absent from the lineup for Philadelphia's game with the Angels on Sunday.
Analysis: With Yusei Kikuchi toeing the slab for the Angels, Crawford will ride the pine as the Phillies go for a sweep Sunday. Derek Hill will take over in center field and bat ninth for Philadelphia. |
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Derek Hill Derek Hill In Friday's lineup
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 5:22 PM
Hill (neck) will start in center field and bat ninth Friday against the Angels, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: After leaving Saturday's game against the Cardinals due to neck stiffness, Hill missed three straight games before entering Thursday's contest off the bench. Now fully healthy, he'll fill in for Justin Crawford while the Phillies take on left-hander Reid Detmers. |
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Returns from IL
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 10:04 AM
Nori (lower body) went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs Tuesday for Double-A Reading after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list.
Analysis: Nori had been on the shelf since June 9 due to a lower-body injury and completed a five-game rehab assignment between Single-A Clearwater and High-A Jersey Shore before rejoining Reading. Through 53 games in the Eastern League this season, the 21-year-old outfielder is hitting .250/.313/.377 with three home runs and 13 stolen bases. |
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Tanner Banks Tanner Banks Ready for rehab assignment
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 9:33 PM
Banks (forearm) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Banks is ready to take the next step in his recovery from a strained left forearm. The Phillies will presumably have the southpaw make a handful of appearances in the minors before considering reinstating him from the injured list. Banks has been shelved since early July but is on track to rejoin Philadelphia's bullpen at some point in mid-to-late September. |
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Kyle Schwarber Kyle Schwarber First to 40 homers
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:27 PM
Schwarber went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer, a double and a second run scored in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Schwarber broke the game open in the second inning with a three-run, 425-foot blast off Bryan Woo, extending the Phillies' lead to 6-0. Schwarber became the first player in the majors to reach 40 homers this year, while reaching the mark for the fourth time in his last five seasons. Overall, he's slashing .243/.358/.531 with 81 RBI and 79 runs scored across 573 plate appearances this season. |
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Jesus Luzardo Jesus Luzardo Blanks Mariners in win
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:16 PM
Luzardo (12-5) earned the win Wednesday over Seattle, giving up just one hit and three walks over seven scoreless innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: It was another stellar effort from Luzardo, who's posted a 1.90 ERA across 90 innings in his last 14 starts. The southpaw's ERA is down to 3.09 across 27 starts (163 innings) this season with a 1.12 WHIP and 203 strikeouts, good for the fourth most in the majors. Luzardo currently lines up to face the Diamondbacks on the road in his next outing. |
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Nestor Cortes Nestor Cortes Placed on IL at Single-A
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 5:11 PM
Cortes was placed on the 7-day injured list at Single-A Clearwater on Wednesday with an undisclosed injury, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Cortes has yet to pitch in a game since signing with the Phillies on a major-league contract last Wednesday, and he'll now have to wait a bit longer to make his organizational debut. It's unknown whether his latest trip to the injured list is related to the biceps injury that required him to undergo surgery in October. |
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Aaron Nola Aaron Nola Quality start not enough Tuesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 8:22 AM
Nola (5-10) took the loss Tuesday against the Mariners after allowing two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings.
Analysis: Nola turned in a strong performance but was stuck with the loss. He surrendered a solo homer to Cal Raleigh in the second inning but kept Seattle off the board over the next three frames before Josh Naylor's RBI single broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth. Nola has pitched considerably better of late, posting a 2.79 ERA across five starts and 29 innings in August, but Philadelphia's offense provided little support Tuesday. His season ERA dropped from 5.12 to 5.03 with this quality start, and he's lined up to make his next start on the road against the Diamondbacks next week. |
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