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Alec Bohm Alec Bohm Goes yard as cleanup hitter
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 11:01 PM
Bohm went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk during Thursday's 5-3 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Bohm's fantasy value appears to be on the rise right off the bat, as he hit fourth in Philadelphia's Opening Day lineup over other candidates such as Adolis Garcia and J.T. Realmuto. On top of that, Bohm is coming off a torrid spring that saw him bat .310 with three homers, two doubles and 10 RBI across 42 Grapefruit League at-bats to perhaps seize the cleanup role. |
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Kyle Schwarber Kyle Schwarber Slugs Opening Day homer
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 10:56 PM
Schwarber went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Thursday's 5-3 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: The All-Star designated hitter tagged Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi in the first inning to open the scoring Thursday. Schwarber hit second in Philadelphia's Opening Day lineup, suggesting that's how manager Rob Thomson plans to deploy him going forward. Schwarber racked up a career-high 56 homers and 132 RBI over 604 regular-season at-bats in 2025. |
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Jhoan Duran Jhoan Duran Nabs first save in opener
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 10:50 PM
Duran picked up the save Thursday against the Rangers, allowing one hit and no walks in two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: A three-run ninth inning for Texas opened the door for a save situation, allowing the hard-throwing right-hander to enter the game and shut the door for his first save of the season. Duran is set up as Philadelphia's primary closer to open the campaign, dazzling a year ago while producing a 2.18 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 27:1 K:BB across 20.2 regular-season frames for the Phillies. |
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Cristopher Sanchez Cristopher Sanchez Dominant Opening Day showing
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 10:37 PM
Sanchez (1-0) picked up the win Thursday against the Rangers, allowing no runs on three hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out 10.
Analysis: The All-Star left-hander was excellent in his first outing of the year, holding Texas to a lone extra-base hit and generating 13 whiffs in his eighth career double-digit strikeout performance. It was particularly encouraging to see Sanchez throw 87 pitches, considering he topped out at 50 pitches in his final Grapefruit League start. Sanchez will be trying to keep the good times rolling in his next outing, currently projected for a favorable home matchup next week against the Nationals. |
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Zack Wheeler Zack Wheeler Three innings in first rehab start
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 12:33 PM
Wheeler (shoulder) is scheduled to throw three innings and/or 50 pitches in Saturday's rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Corey Seidman of PHLY Sports reports.
Analysis: It will be Wheeler's first official game action since last September's venous thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. The Phillies will likely want Wheeler to get his pitch count up to the 80-to-90 range before clearing him for his season debut, so the right-hander will likely make two additional rehab starts after Saturday before returning in mid-April if all goes well. |
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Justin Crawford Justin Crawford Batting ninth in MLB debut
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 12:05 PM
Crawford is starting in center field and batting ninth Opening Day against the Rangers on Thursday.
Analysis: The 22-year-old is one of Philadelphia's top prospects and is making his MLB debut at home versus the Rangers. Crawford spent last season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he had a .334/.411/.452 slash line with seven homers and 46 stolen bases. He's beginning the campaign as the Phillies' primary center fielder. |
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Orion Kerkering Orion Kerkering Lands on IL
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 3:05 PM
The Phillies placed Kerkering (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Kerkering's move to the IL was a foregone conclusion after the righty reliever didn't make his Grapefruit League debut until last Friday while he recovered from a Grade 1 right hamstring strain. He was able to make another appearance Monday on the back fields of camp, but the Phillies presumably want to see the 24-year-old stack up a few more innings before clearing him to join the big-league bullpen. He'll likely be ready to start a rehab assignment when the minor-league season gets underway Friday, and he could be ready to return from the IL when first eligible April 7. |
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Garrett Stubbs Garrett Stubbs Exits 40-man roster
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 2:16 PM
The Phillies designated Stubbs for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Stubbs lost out to Rafael Marchan for the Phillies' backup catcher job and is now without a spot on the 40-man roster. The 32-year-old has slashed only .215/.293/.310 in parts of seven big-league seasons, but catching depth is always a commodity so he could be scooped up on waivers. |
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Justin Crawford Justin Crawford Contract selected from minors
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:41 PM
The Phillies selected Crawford's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.
Analysis: The Phillies informed Crawford last week that he would be on the Opening Day roster, though there was never much doubt. He will operate as the club's primary center fielder and is poised to bat ninth in the lineup. Crawford slashed .334/.411/.452 with seven home runs and 46 stolen bases at Triple-A Lehigh Valley in 2025 and should be an immediate fantasy contributor in the steals department, at the very least. |
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Max Lazar Max Lazar Shelved with strained oblique
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:21 PM
The Phillies placed Lazar (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Lazar strained his left oblique during World Baseball Classic play, and as a result, will get a late start to the season. Manager Rob Thomson indicated previously that it's a minor strain, so Lazar could be ready to return when first eligible April 6. |
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Zack Wheeler Zack Wheeler 15-day IL move made official
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:08 PM
The Phillies placed Wheeler (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Wheeler is still working his way back from last September's venous thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. He is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday. Wheeler will be eligible for activation April 6, and while he might not be ready by that date, he is on track to return sometime in April. |
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Griff McGarry Griff McGarry Back with Philly
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 1:24 PM
McGarry cleared waivers and was returned to the Phillies and assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: The 26-year-old righty was selected by the Nationals during the Rule 5 Draft in December but was designated for assignment over the weekend. McGarry will now rejoin the organization that drafted him in the fifth round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft. He spent most of last year at the Double-A level and had a 3.25 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 103:45 K:BB over 72 innings. |
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Zack Wheeler Zack Wheeler Beginning rehab assignment Saturday
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 2:03 PM
Wheeler (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Saturday at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After checking out fine following a 29-pitch, two-inning simulated game Monday at Phillies camp, Wheeler has received the green light to pitch in an uncontrolled setting for the first time since undergoing venous thoracic outlet syndrome surgery Sept. 23. According to Zolecki, the right-hander is expected to work three innings for what will likely be the first of multiple rehab outings in the minors before he's deemed ready to make his 2026 debut with Philadelphia. Though Wheeler will open the season on the 15-day injured list, he looks like he could have a chance at returning to the Philadelphia rotation around the middle of April. |
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Zack Wheeler Zack Wheeler Still tracking toward April return
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 11:01 AM
Wheeler (shoulder) threw 29 pitches over two simulated innings on the back fields of Phillies camp Monday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 35-year-old righty is still slated to open the season on the 10-day injured list while he builds back up from venous thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, which he underwent Sept. 23. While facing off Monday against some of the Phillies' lower-level farmhands, Wheeler reportedly looked sharp and ramped up his velocity in the second inning. Wheeler is expected to continue increasing the volume and intensity of his sim games over the next week or two before potentially kicking off a rehab assignment shortly after the minor-league season gets underway. Though he's currently without a firm target date for making his 2026 Phillies debut, Wheeler appears likely to return from the IL at some point in April. |
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Garrett Stubbs Garrett Stubbs Could be on move
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 11:27 AM
Stubbs will be designated for assignment if the Phillies are unable to trade the 32-year-old catcher prior to Wednesday, Ty Daubert of PhilliesNation.com reports.
Analysis: The Phillies will head into Opening Day with J.T. Realmuto and Rafael Marchan as their two catchers, and since Stubbs has no minor-league options remaining, he'll have to be exposed to waivers if he isn't dealt. In an effort to strengthen his case for a roster spot, Stubbs played some third base and left field during the Grapefruit League, but it wasn't enough for the Phillies to keep him over Marchan. |
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Rafael Marchan Rafael Marchan Secures Opening Day roster spot
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 11:22 AM
General manager Dave Dombrowski said Sunday that Marchan has won a spot on the Phillies' Opening Day roster, Ty Daubert of PhilliesNation.com reports.
Analysis: Marchan was able to win the backup catcher job over Garrett Stubbs. J.T. Realmuto will see the majority of the starts behind the dish, but Marchan could see a slight uptick in opportunities behind the 35-year-old. Despite staying healthy for the entire 2025 campaign, Marchan was limited to just 118 plate appearances and slashed .210/.282/.305 with two home runs, 13 RBI and nine runs. |
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Dylan Moore Dylan Moore Back in lineup Sunday
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 11:13 AM
Moore (foot) will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Moore was removed from an exhibition game Wednesday due to a bruised foot, but after coming off the bench and playing three innings at first base Friday, his availability for the start of the season is no longer in question. The 33-year-old had been in camp as a non-roster invitee but secured his spot on the Opening Day roster after the Phillies signed him to a one-year contract Sunday. |
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Daniel Robert Daniel Robert Hospitalized after cardiac incident
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 11:04 AM
Robert suffered a cardiac incident Sunday while preparing to throw a bullpen session and was taken to a local hospital, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Medical personnel administered a defibrillator, and Robert is said to be stable and alert following his hospitalization. The right-hander hadn't appeared in any Grapefruit League games this spring after a cardiovascular issue was detected in his medical exams prior to the start of camp. In the wake of Robert experiencing another cardiac-related emergency Sunday, the Phillies are likely to proceed even more cautiously with his return to baseball activities. |
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Lou Trivino Lou Trivino Dismissed from bullpen competition
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 10:10 AM
The Phillies reassigned Trivino to minor-league camp Sunday.
Analysis: Between stops with the Giants, Dodgers and Phillies last season, Trivino accrued a 3.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 37:18 K:BB in 47.2 innings. After reaching free agency this winter, he settled for a return to Philadelphia on a minor-league deal. The 34-year-old righty was roughed up for nine runs (eight earned) on 11 hits and six walks over nine innings this spring. Unless he chooses to opt out of his contract, Trivino is poised to begin the season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. |
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Bryan De La Cruz Bryan De La Cruz Falls short in bid for roster
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 10:06 AM
The Phillies reassigned De La Cruz to minor-league camp Sunday.
Analysis: De La Cruz appeared in 16 games for Atlanta to begin 2025 but slashed .191/.240/.213 across 50 plate appearances before being waived in May, spending the rest of the year in the Yankees' organization. The 29-year-old linked up with the Phillies on a minor-league deal over the winter and is expected to open the season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. |
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