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Gabriel Rincones Jr. Gabriel Rincones Jr. Lifts first major-league homer
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 10:35 PM
Rincones went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 7-0 win over Miami.
Analysis: Rincones' first major-league hit came with a bang, as he launched his first big-league homer Monday. Now that Adolis Garcia (lat) is done for the season, Rincones has an opportunity to claim Philadelphia's top spot in right field for the remainder of the year. The 25-year-old outfielder is one of the Phillies' top prospects for 2026, but he's still looking to find his footing after missing a large portion of the minor-league campaign while nursing left knee soreness. |
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Zack Wheeler Zack Wheeler Excellent campaign continues
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 9:34 PM
Wheeler (6-1) notched the win Monday against the Marlins, allowing no runs on two hits and three walks in six innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: After beginning the season on the injured list due to last year's shoulder surgery, Wheeler continues to show no signs of slowing down in 2026. The 36-year-old right-hander has now registered eight quality starts over his first 10 outings, giving up two runs or fewer eight times this year. Wheeler will bring an outstanding 2.01 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 62:15 K:BB over 62.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance against the Mets. |
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Trea Turner Trea Turner X-rays return negative
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 8:47 PM
X-rays on Turner's right wrist came back negative, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Turner was pulled from Monday's game after being struck by a pitch on his right hand, though it appears he's managed to avoid a significant injury. The Phillies will likely re-evaluate the star shortstop in the morning to determine his availability going forward. |
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Trea Turner Trea Turner Exits with bruised wrist
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 8:09 PM
Turner was removed from Monday's game against the Marlins due to a bruised right wrist, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Turner was hit by a pitch on his right hand earlier in the game, and he's presumably being sent for further testing. Alec Bohm entered the game at third base and Edmundo Sosa shifted over to shortstop following Turner's departure. He can be considered day-to-day until the Phillies have more information to share. |
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Alec Bohm Alec Bohm Exiting starting lineup
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 2:14 PM
Bohm is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Marlins.
Analysis: It looks to be a routine day off for Bohm, who had started every game since May 9 for the Phillies. Edmundo Sosa will cover third base and bat ninth for Philadelphia in the series opener. |
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Steward Berroa Steward Berroa Sent back to minors
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 12:55 PM
The Phillies activated Berroa from the paternity leave list Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Berroa missed the weekend series in Milwaukee as he spent time with his growing family. With Derek Hill recently acquired via trade, the need for Berroa's right-handed bat in the outfield lessened. |
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Cristopher Sanchez Cristopher Sanchez Rare poor start
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 4:32 PM
Sanchez (8-3) allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three over 5.2 innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Brewers.
Analysis: Sanchez gave up a solo home run to Jackson Chourio in the first inning and a three-run blast to Blake Perkins in the fourth. Sanchez had gone at least seven innings in each of his previous seven starts, and he allowed a total of one homer in that span. Given how well he's performed this season, this is likely to be just a blip on the radar. The southpaw has a 1.82 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 116:19 K:BB over 99 innings through 15 starts on the year. Sanchez will look to bounce back at home versus the Mets in his next start. |
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Justin Crawford Justin Crawford Idle against lefty
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 1:32 PM
Crawford is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Crawford will hit the bench for the second day in a row while the Brewers send another lefty starter (Kyle Harrison) to the hill. Derek Hill will receive the start in center field in place of Crawford. |
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J.T. Realmuto J.T. Realmuto Receiving breather Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 12:52 PM
Realmuto is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Realmuto started the previous five games and will get a day off after going 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and a stolen base during Saturday's victory. Rafael Marchan will step in behind the plate and bat eighth in the series finale at Milwaukee. |
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J.T. Realmuto J.T. Realmuto Belts three-run homer
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 7:52 AM
Realmuto went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and a walk in Saturday's win over the Brewers.
Analysis: Realmuto blasted a three-run homer in the top of the sixth inning, after contributing an RBI single that scored Bryson Stott in the fourth. Despite this strong showing, Realmuto has been slumping at the plate of late. He's gone hitless in nine of his last 12 games, slashing .135/.256/.297 in that span. |
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Tim Mayza Tim Mayza Records one-out win
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 7:43 AM
Mayza (2-1) earned the win Saturday against the Brewers after allowing one hit over one-third of an inning.
Analysis: Mayza entered the game in the fourth inning and needed just five pitches (four strikes) to get the win, allowing a single to Jake Bauers before retiring Garrett Mitchell. This was Mayza's second win of the season, and he's gone six straight appearances without allowing a run. The left-hander has a 3.26 ERA and 1.02 WHIP across 27 appearances and 30.1 innings this season. |
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Aaron Nola Aaron Nola No-decision Saturday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 7:39 AM
Nola didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Brewers after allowing three runs on six hits, including two home runs, and two walks across 4.2 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Nola hasn't been involved in the decision in any of his last three starts, and he's on a run of seven consecutive outings in which he's allowed at least two earned runs. With only one quality start over that stretch, Nola isn't producing results, nor is he pitching deep enough into games to be a reliable arm in fantasy. He has a 5.72 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP across eight starts and 39.1 innings since the beginning of May. Nola's next start is slated to come at home against the Mets. |
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Jhoan Duran Jhoan Duran Secures 18th save
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:38 AM
Duran tossed a perfect inning and earned the save in Saturday's win over the Brewers. He struck out one.
Analysis: Duran is on the verge of reaching at least 20 saves for the fourth consecutive season, and he should be able to hit that mark before the All-Star break. One of the best closers in the National League, Duran has gone 18-for-19 in save chances while posting a 1.90 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 23.2 innings and 25 appearances this season. |
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Andrew Painter Andrew Painter Following opener Friday
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 3:08 PM
Painter will be used in a bulk-relief role Friday in Milwaukee, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Painter had one other bulk-relief appearance this season and fared well, striking out seven while holding the Diamondbacks to one run over five innings. He will be preceded by opener Tanner Banks. |
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Tanner Banks Tanner Banks Serving as opener
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 3:05 PM
Banks will serve as the Phillies' opening pitcher in Friday's game versus the Brewers, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Banks holds a 6.08 ERA on the season, but a 2.75 FIP and 27 strikeouts over 23.2 innings point to some bad luck. He'll handle the first inning or two for the Phillies before turning things over to bulk reliever Andrew Painter. |
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Steward Berroa Steward Berroa Goes on paternity list
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 2:56 PM
The Phillies placed Berroa on the paternity leave list Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Berroa will likely be away for the full weekend series in Milwaukee as he welcomes a new baby. He should rejoin the Phillies for the start of a homestand early next week. |
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Gabriel Rincones Jr. Gabriel Rincones Jr. Joins big-league roster
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 2:51 PM
The Phillies recalled Rincones from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rincones got a late start to the season due to a knee injury, but he's healthy now and has received his first big-league promotion after hitting .239/.345/.283 in 12 games with Lehigh Valley. The 25-year-old slashed .240/.370/.430 with 18 home runs, 21 stolen bases and an 80:114 BB:K at Lehigh Valley last season, and the left-handed-hitting Rincones could see ample playing time in right field in place of the injured Adolis Garcia (lat). |
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Adolis Garcia Adolis Garcia Goes on 60-day IL with torn lat
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 2:44 PM
The Phillies placed Garcia on the 60-day injured list Friday with a torn right lat, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Garcia was injured during Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jays when he tried to throw a runner out at home plate. It's unclear whether he will have surgery, but he will miss at least two months of action regardless after going straight to the 60-day IL. Gabriel Rincones is taking Garcia's spot on the roster and will be among those in the mix for playing time in right field. |
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Jackson Rutledge Jackson Rutledge DFA'd by Philadelphia
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 3:22 PM
The Phillies designated Rutledge (undisclosed) for assignment Thursday.
Analysis: The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Derek Hill, who was acquired via trade Thursday. Rutledge was a waiver claim of the Phillies last month and turned in a 7.20 ERA and 3:3 K:BB over five innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley before going down with an undisclosed injury. Rutledge hasn't pitched in two weeks and it's uncertain when he'll be cleared to get back on a mound. |
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Derek Hill Derek Hill Shipped to Philadelphia in trade
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 2:44 PM
The Phillies acquired Hill and international bonus pool money from the White Sox on Thursday in exchange for Dylan Campbell and Jose Colmenares, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Hill is effectively replacing Johan Rojas, who needs season-ending internal brace surgery on his right elbow. The right-handed-hitting Hill has a career .521 OPS versus right-handed pitching but boasts a .780 OPS against lefties. He will be used as a late-inning defensive replacement and will see some starts in center field against southpaws. |
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