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Edmundo Sosa Edmundo Sosa Battling groin tightness
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 9:43 PM
Sosa was removed from Friday's game against the Royals with right groin tightness, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Manager Rob Thomson said after the game that pulling Sosa from the game was mostly a precautionary decision, so the 29-year-old infielder doesn't seem to be dealing with anything serious at the moment. If Sosa is unable to play in the near future, Bryson Stott would shift over to shortstop, which would open up opportunities at second base for Otto Kemp, Weston Wilson or Donovan Walton. |
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Jose Alvarado Jose Alvarado Officially placed on IL
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:53 PM
The Phillies placed Alvarado on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain Friday.
Analysis: The move is retroactive to Sept. 11. Taking Alvarado's place on the 26-man roster is Walker Buehler, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Alvarado owns a 3.81 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 32:7 K:BB across 26 innings out of the Philly bullpen this season. |
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Matt Manning Matt Manning Designated for assignment
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:50 PM
The Phillies designated Manning for assignment Friday.
Analysis: Manning was removed from the 40-man roster in order to make room for Walker Buehler, who was added to the 40-man and 26-man rosters Friday. Manning was acquired by the Phillies from the Tigers back in July and has been pitching at Double-A Reading, where he has a 10.80 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 8:7 K:BB across five innings of work. |
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J.T. Realmuto J.T. Realmuto Getting night off
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:39 PM
Realmuto is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Realmuto will receive a well-earned day off after catching all four games this week against the Mets. Rafael Marchan will be behind the dish and batting ninth for the Phillies on Friday. |
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Jose Alvarado Jose Alvarado Heading to injured list
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:19 PM
The Phillies will place Alvarado on the 15-day injured list prior to Friday's game against the Royals due to an undisclosed injury, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It's unclear what injury he's dealing with, but Alvarado last pitched Wednesday against the Mets, giving up a solo home run in one inning of work. He will be eligible for activation for the final series of the regular season, but it's possible Alvarado's season is over, particularly since he's ineligible for the postseason roster after his PED suspension. |
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Walker Buehler Walker Buehler Added to roster ahead of PHI debut
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:16 PM
The Phillies selected Buehler's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Buehler will start Friday's game against the Royals as the Phillies shift to a six-man rotation. The right-hander made one start at Lehigh Valley after being signed to a minor-league contract Aug. 31, allowing two runs (one earned) while striking out five over three innings. He was released by the Red Sox last month after posting a 5.45 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 84:55 K:BB in 112.1 innings. The Phillies will take a look at the 31-year-old down the stretch to evaluate his capacity to help out their pitching staff in the playoffs. |
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Otto Kemp Otto Kemp Launches sixth homer in win
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 11:05 PM
Kemp went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in a 6-4 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Analysis: Kemp smashed his sixth homer of the year, tying a season high in RBI as well. As long as Alec Bohm (shoulder) remains on the injured list, Kemp should remain Philadelphia's primary third baseman. Through the first 158 at-bats of his career, Kemp is batting .241 with eight doubles, 22 RBI, 21 runs scored and two stolen bases. |
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Jhoan Duran Jhoan Duran Shuts door for save Thursday
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 10:56 PM
Duran struck out the side in the ninth inning for the save Thursday against the Mets.
Analysis: Duran is now a perfect 5-for-5 on save opportunities to begin the month of September. The hard-throwing right-hander has gone 13-for-14 on save chances since joining the Phillies, and he's doing well to preserve his place as Philadelphia's closer. Over 64.0 frames, Duran owns an outstanding 1.83 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 73:18 K:BB. |
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Jesus Luzardo Jesus Luzardo Locks in after rough start
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 8:49 PM
Luzardo (14-6) earned the win Thursday against the Mets, allowing four runs on five hits and no walks in eight innings. He struck out 10.
Analysis: It looked as though Luzardo was on his way to a quick hook amidst an ugly start to his outing, as New York tagged him for four runs on five hits in the opening inning, but the hurler experienced a remarkable turnaround thereafter. Luzardo proceeded to pitch seven perfect innings from that point on, fanning double-digit batters for the sixth time this season to flummox the reeling Mets in his longest appearance of the campaign. A tough test against the Dodgers awaits the southpaw for his next scheduled start. Through 169.2 innings, Luzardo has a 4.03 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 200:56 K:BB. |
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Bryson Stott Bryson Stott Back to bench versus lefty
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 2:37 PM
Stott is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Stott made a rare start against a lefty Tuesday, but he will retreat back to the bench Thursday as the Mets send southpaw David Peterson to the bump. Weston Wilson is at second base for the Phillies in what will be just his four-ever start at the keystone at the big-league level. |
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Walker Buehler Walker Buehler Set to debut Friday
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 9:43 AM
The Phillies will call up Buehler from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to start Friday's game against the Royals in Philadelphia.
Analysis: Just as Matt Gelb of The Athletic had reported Aug. 31 when the Phillies signed Buehler to a minor-league deal, the right-hander will end up joining the big club for the final 15 games of the regular season as the team expands its rotation to six men. Before he was cut loose by Boston, Buehler had submitted a 5.45 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 84:55 K:BB in 112.1 innings on the season, but the Phillies are hoping that the change of scenery can help the two-time All-Star rediscover his prior form. After being assigned to the minors following his signing, Buehler made one start for Lehigh Valley this past Saturday, striking out five over three innings while allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks. |
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Edmundo Sosa Edmundo Sosa Idle Wednesday
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 2:49 PM
Sosa is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Sosa will hit the bench Wednesday and give way to Bryson Stott at shortstop after he had started in the first two games of the series, going 2-for-7 with a double and a run. Despite his absence from the lineup, the 29-year-old Sosa still projects to draw the bulk of the starts at shortstop while Trea Turner (hamstring) is on the mend. |
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Brandon Marsh Brandon Marsh Rejoining lineup Wednesday
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 2:45 PM
Marsh (illness) will start in left field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: He had been held out of the lineup the last two contests while managing an illness, but Marsh appears to have shaken the ailment and will draw back into the starting nine as the Phillies go for a third straight win. The 27-year-old had been wielding a hot bat prior to falling ill, going 10-for-19 with four extra-base hits and three walks through his first five contests of September. |
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Kyle Schwarber Kyle Schwarber Makes history with 50th homer
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 2:15 AM
Schwarber went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Mets.
Analysis: With Tuesday's long ball, Schwarber became only the second player in Phillies history alongside Ryan Howard to record 50 home runs in a single season. Though Schwarber has been a fantasy stalwart this season with an MLB-high 123 RBI to go with 99 runs and 10 stolen bases, he's been struggling overall during his last 11 games, batting just .146. |
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Harrison Bader Harrison Bader Knocks three hits
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 10:00 PM
Bader went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's victory over the Mets.
Analysis: Bader made his first start as the leadoff hitter since joining the Phillies. After striking out in the first inning, he ripped a solo shot in the second. He later scored another run in the seventh and knocked an RBI single in the eighth. Bader has gone 35-for-105 (.333) with four home runs and 19 runs scored as a Phillie. For the year, he owns a .279/.355/.465 slash line with 37 extra-base hits through 425 plate appearances. |
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Otto Kemp Otto Kemp Homers, steals bag
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 9:45 PM
Kemp went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's win against the Mets.
Analysis: Kemp's solo shot in the second inning was his fifth of the year and first since July 27. He was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and has since started two games at third base. Kemp is seemingly the everyday option at the hot corner while Alec Bohm (shoulder) is out. Kemp is slashing .233/.310/.380 with 12 extra-base hits through 48 MLB games. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Fans 12 in dominant win
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 9:25 PM
Suarez (12-6) allowed a hit and three walks over six shutout frames Tuesday, striking out 12 and earning a win over the Mets.
Analysis: Suarez rolled through the Mets' lineup with ease and let only one runner reach scoring position. He racked up a season-high 12 punchouts and has double-digit strikeouts in three of his last five outings. Suarez did not produce double-digit strikeouts in any of his first 18 starts. Over his last five appearances, he's 4-0 with a 0.88 ERA over 30.2 innings. Suarez has dropped his season ERA to 2.77 with a 140:33 K:BB through 143 innings. He's currently projected for a road matchup with the Dodgers next week. |
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Harrison Bader Harrison Bader Batting leadoff Tuesday
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 2:21 PM
Bader will start in center field and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: The Phillies have had to shake up the top of their lineup with Trea Turner (hamstring) sidelined. Bryce Harper was up in the leadoff spot against a righty Monday, and it's Bader at the top of the batting order Tuesday versus southpaw Sean Manaea. Bader has had reverse splits this season, but he's traditionally been a much better hitter in his career against lefties, sporting a .762 OPS as compared to a .695 OPS versus righties. |
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Brandon Marsh Brandon Marsh Remaining on bench Tuesday
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 2:15 PM
Marsh (illness) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: The 27-year-old was held out of Monday's starting nine due to an illness and will sit for a second straight game, though he may have been on the bench regardless Tuesday since lefty Sean Manaea is pitching for New York. Weston Wilson is receiving a start in left field in Marsh's stead. |
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Harrison Bader Harrison Bader Tallies three hits Monday
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 8:46 PM
Bader went 3-for-4 with three singles in Monday's 1-0 victory over the Mets.
Analysis: The Phillies outfielder notched his fifth three-hit performance since joining the club at the trade deadline, including his second against one of his former clubs, the Mets. Bader has taken control of the center field job in Philadelphia thanks to an impressive .320 (32-for-100) average with three homers, 17 runs scored and 11 RBI in 31 contests with his new team. Overall, the 31-year-old is now slashing .275/.352/.456 in 420 total plate appearances this season. |
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