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Fares well in big-league debut
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 8:26 PM
Keller took a no-decision Saturday against the Yankees, allowing one run on two hits and no walks in three innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Making his major-league debut, Keller fared well on the bump while acting as a long reliever Saturday. Austin Wells tagged the 32-year-old right-hander for a solo home run in the third inning, but Keller was impressive otherwise against a formidable Yankees lineup. Philadelphia has had a hard time finding stability out of their fifth rotation spot since sending Andrew Painter down to the minors for seasoning, but Keller is tentatively lined up to take the ball next in Baltimore for now. |
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Max Lazar Max Lazar Relegated to minors
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 1:39 PM
The Phillies optioned Lazar to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
Analysis: Lazar will lose his place in the Phillies' bullpen after giving up three runs in four innings across three appearances since receiving a promotion to the majors July 7. Kyle Backhus was recalled from Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. |
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Kyle Backhus Kyle Backhus Recalled from Lehigh Valley
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 1:37 PM
The Phillies recalled Backhus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
Analysis: Backhus has posted a 5.87 ERA and 1.57 WHIP across 15.1 innings in the majors this season, but he'll return to Philadelphia to provide the big club with a fresh bullpen arm. Max Lazar was sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Alex McFarlane Alex McFarlane Sent back to Triple-A
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 1:34 PM
The Phillies optioned McFarlane to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
Analysis: McFarlane made just one appearance with the Phillies after being promoted Monday, allowing one hit in a scoreless inning against the Dodgers. He'll now head back to the minors to help make room on Philadelphia's pitching staff for Brian Keller, who is set to work as a bulk reliever Saturday. |
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Tanner Banks Tanner Banks Moved to 60-day IL
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 1:31 PM
The Phillies transferred Banks (forearm) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Banks landed on the injured list July 9 with a strained left forearm, and his move to the 60-day IL will officially rule him out until at least Sept. 7. He'll give up his place on the 40-man roster to Brian Keller, who was activated to work as a bulk reliever Saturday against the Yankees. |
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Tim Mayza Tim Mayza Working as opener Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 1:29 PM
Mayza will serve as the opening pitcher in Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Mayza has given up seven earned runs in 3.1 innings across his last three appearances, but the Phillies will trust him to open Saturday's contest and set the stage for Brian Keller, who will be making his MLB debut as a bulk reliever. |
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Officially promoted
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 1:26 PM
The Phillies selected Keller's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley ahead of his scheduled appearance Saturday against the Yankees.
Analysis: Keller, 32, will be making his MLB debut as a bulk reliever Saturday after posting a 2.23 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB across 36.1 innings at Lehigh Valley. Alex McFarlane and Max Lazar were sent down to Triple-A as part of a roster shuffle, and Tanner Banks (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man spot for Keller. |
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Steward Berroa Steward Berroa Jettisoned from 40-man
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 11:56 AM
The Phillies designated Berroa for assignment Saturday.
Analysis: Berroa will lose his place on Philadelphia's 40-man roster in order to make room for Kameron Misner, who was acquired in a trade with Kansas City on Saturday. Berroa has gone 1-for-7 at the plate in the big leagues this season and owns a .258/.375/.387 slash line in 262 Triple-A plate appearances. |
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Kameron Misner Kameron Misner Shipped to Philly
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 11:53 AM
The Royals traded Misner to the Phillies on Saturday in exchange for cash.
Analysis: After being DFA'd by the Royals on Wednesday, Misner will reclaim a 40-man roster spot with the Phillies and report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 28-year-old outfielder has slashed just .220/.256/.244 across 44 plate appearances in the majors this season but boasts a .941 OPS through 63 games at Triple-A. Steward Berroa was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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Jesus Luzardo Jesus Luzardo Tough-luck loss vs. Pinstripes
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 8:40 PM
Luzardo (9-5) took the loss against the Yankees on Friday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out nine across seven innings.
Analysis: Friday was Luzardo's 13th quality start of the season and the seventh time he recorded at least nine strikeouts. Unfortunately for the southpaw, it wasn't enough to avoid the loss, as the solo home run he gave up to Paul Goldschmidt in the fourth inning turned out to be the only run scored in the game. Still, Luzardo has been pitching well as of late, having allowed one earned run or less in seven of his last eight starts. He'll take a 3.31 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 122.1 innings into his next start, tentatively slated for next week on the road against the Marlins. |
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Will be added to roster Saturday
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 3:00 PM
The Phillies will call up Keller from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to either start or pitch in bulk relief Saturday against the Yankees, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Keller inked a minor-league contract with the Phillies in May and has logged a 2.23 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB in 36.1 innings over eight starts for Lehigh Valley. The 32-year-old will be making his major-league debut Saturday after seven seasons in the minors and one in Japan. |
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Brad Keller Brad Keller Transferred to 60-day IL
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:29 PM
The Phillies moved Keller (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Keller suffered a brutal blow July 16, tearing his UCL just eight days after returning from the injured list with a forearm injury. The 30-year-old will now officially miss the rest of the 2026 season and potentially the 2027 season if he elects to get surgery to repair his UCL. The Phillies selected Payton Henry's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take over Keller's spot on the 40-man roster. |
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Payton Henry Payton Henry Contracted selected by Philadelphia
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:24 PM
The Phillies selected Henry's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.
Analysis: With Rafael Marchan hitting the 10-day injured list, Philadelphia selected Henry's contract to add catching depth. The 29-year-old has spent time with both the Yankees' and Phillies' Triple-A affiliates this season, slashing .201/.285/.291 with four homers and 14 RBI in 200 plate appearances. In order to add Henry to the 40-man roster, Philadelphia transferred Brad Keller to the 60-day IL. |
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Rafael Marchan Rafael Marchan Placed on IL
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:17 PM
The Phillies placed Marchan (knee) on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to July 23.
Analysis: After Marchan left Wednesday's game early against the Dodgers with left knee pain, Philadelphia officially transferred him to the IL on Friday. In 92 plate appearances, the 27-year-old has slashed .102/.141/.170 with just two homers and six RBI this season. The Phillies selected Payton Henry's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill Marchan's spot on the active roster. |
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Alec Bohm Alec Bohm Stays hot in loss
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:35 PM
Bohm went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Dodgers.
Analysis: Bohm opened the scoring with a two-run blast in the first inning before driving in a run on a single in the eighth. It was the 29-year-old's fourth multi-hit effort in six games since returning from the All-Star break, a stretch that includes three extra-base hits and six RBI. On the season, he's slashing .225/.283/.374 with 13 homers, 53 RBI, 33 runs scored and a steal across 399 plate appearances. |
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Rafael Marchan Rafael Marchan Pulled with knee injury
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:23 PM
Marchan was removed from Wednesday's game against the Dodgers with left knee pain, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Marchan went 0-for-3 before leaving the game in the ninth inning. He's scheduled to undergo imaging during Philadelphia's day off Thursday, and an update on his status is likely to come before the team begins its weekend series against the Yankees. |
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Aaron Nola Aaron Nola Runs out of gas in loss
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:00 PM
Nola (3-8) took the loss against the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk with four strikeouts over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Nola entered the fifth inning with a 2-1 lead but allowed a two-run double in the frame before surrendering what proved to be a decisive two-run homer in the sixth. Despite entering the contest having yielded eight earned runs with two quality starts over his past three outings, the 33-year-old is now 0-3 in July and last recorded a win May 26. He'll take a 5.82 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 112:36 K:BB across 108.1 innings this season and lines up for a road matchup with the Marlins next week. |
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Rafael Marchan Rafael Marchan Filling in for resting Realmuto
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 2:41 PM
Marchan will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: He'll draw his first start since July 10 while top backstop J.T. Realmuto receives a rare day off in the series finale. Marchan is valued for his defense but has been an easy out at the plate this season, posting a lowly .322 OPS across 89 plate appearances. |
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J.T. Realmuto J.T. Realmuto Resting up Wednesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 2:27 PM
Realmuto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: The Phillies are off Thursday, so Realmuto will take a seat Wednesday and effectively get two days of rest before likely returning to the starting nine in Friday's series opener versus the Yankees. Realmuto has put together a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's driven in five runs and scored four times. |
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Gabriel Rincones Jr. Gabriel Rincones Jr. Idle against southpaw
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 2:25 PM
Rincones is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: The Phillies will keep the left-handed-hitting Rincones on the bench for a second straight game while the Dodgers send another southpaw (Eric Lauer) to the bump. Bryan De La Cruz will replace Rincones in right field Wednesday for what will be his Phillies debut. |
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