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Trea Turner Trea Turner Taking seat due to bruised knee/ankle
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:36 AM
Turner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins while he contends with a bruised right knee and ankle, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Turner will miss out on at least one start after he was forced out of Saturday's 9-1 win in the eighth inning after fouling a ball off himself earlier in the contest. Edmundo Sosa will draw the start at shortstop in place of Turner, who said after Saturday's contest that his injury was worse than it looked and expects to be fine moving forward. Fantasy managers will still want to keep close tabs on Turner's status ahead of Monday's series opener versus the Marlins. |
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Tanner Banks Tanner Banks Tossing bullpen sessions
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 10:25 PM
Banks (forearm) has progressed to throwing bullpen sessions, per MLB.com.
Analysis: Banks' next steps will entail throwing live batting practice, which could come next week. The left-hander is recovering from a strained left forearm, and he's unlikely to rejoin Philadelphia's bullpen until sometime in mid-to-late September. |
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Bryson Stott Bryson Stott Keeps rolling in rout
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 10:15 PM
Stott went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Although it was just Stott's first homer of August, he's been a menace at the plate lately. Over 45 at-bats on the month, the infielder is hitting .378 with the aforementioned big fly, four doubles, eight RBI, five stolen bases and 15 walks. Stott has been on a hot streak since the start of June, slashing .305/.399/.456 with three long balls, 17 doubles, 31 RBI and 13 steals over his last 264 plate appearances (65 games). |
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Alec Bohm Alec Bohm Rips three doubles in five-hit game
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 9:41 PM
Bohm went 5-for-5 with three doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Bohm posted his first career five-hit attack Saturday, matching a season high in extra-base hits as well. The infielder has now hit safely in all but three of his outings in August, batting .367 with five doubles, five RBI and one stolen over 49 at-bats this month. For the campaign, Bohm is still slashing a disappointing .239/.298/.376 with 13 homers, 21 doubles and 64 RBI across 483 plate appearances. |
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Jesus Luzardo Jesus Luzardo Fans nine in 11th win
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 9:35 PM
Luzardo (11-5) earned the win against the Twins on Saturday, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks in 6.2 innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: Luzardo mostly cruised Saturday, punching out at least seven for the seventh time in his last eight outings. Additionally, the quality start was the southpaw's third in a row and sixth in his past eight appearances. Luzardo, who has notably given up two runs or fewer in 19 of his 25 starts on the year, is set to carry a 3.23 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 185:46 K:BB over 150.1 innings into a favorable home matchup against the Cardinals. |
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Trea Turner Trea Turner Exits game early Saturday
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 8:38 PM
Turner left Saturday's game against the Twins early after fouling a pitch off his right knee, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: After fouling a ball off his right knee, Philadelphia removed Turner from the game in the eighth inning. With the Phillies leading 8-1, they decided to be extra cautious with the 33-year-old as he battled some pain. Justin Crawford replaced Trea Turner in the lineup while Edmundo Sosa moved over to shortstop from left field. |
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Aaron Nola Aaron Nola Snaps lengthy win drought
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 10:30 PM
Nola (4-9) earned the win Thursday against the Twins, allowing one run on five hits and three walks while striking out nine over five innings.
Analysis: Nola threw 58 of his 97 pitches for strikes and secured his first victory since May 26. His lone blemish was a solo homer by Luke Keaschall in the second inning, increasing his MLB-leading total to 30 home runs allowed this season. The right-hander finished on a strong note, recording three strikeouts in the fifth to escape a bases-loaded jam. Nola has now completed at least five innings in eight straight starts while piling up 51 strikeouts across 45 innings during that span. He'll carry a 5.33 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 138:46 K:BB across 130 innings into his next scheduled start Wednesday at home against Miami. |
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Kameron Misner Kameron Misner Added as 27th man
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 3:17 PM
The Phillies added Misner to their active roster for Thursday's Field of Dreams game against the Twins.
Analysis: The Phillies will be allowed to carry an extra man on their roster during the Field of Dreams game, and they'll use the opportunity to add to their outfield depth. Misner has slashed just .220/.256/.244 across 44 plate appearances in the majors this season but boasts a .900 OPS through 321 plate appearances in the minors. He'll likely return to Triple-A following Thursday's contest. |
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Rafael Marchan Rafael Marchan Cleared for rehab assignment
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 11:20 AM
Marchan (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Marchan has been out for the past three weeks with left knee patellar tendinitis. He shouldn't require more than a game or two on his rehab assignment before returning to the Phillies' active roster. |
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Zack Wheeler Zack Wheeler Falls to Cards
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 10:06 PM
Wheeler (10-4) took the loss Wednesday as the Phillies fell 7-1 to the Cardinals, giving up five runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Things unraveled for Wheeler in the fifth, as St. Louis rattled off four straight two-out hits to break open a 1-1 tie, including back-to-back RBI doubles by Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker. The veteran righty exited after 84 pitches (53 strikes) as he lost his third straight decision since the All-Star break, a stretch in which he's stumbled to a 6.05 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB over 22.1 innings and five starts. Wheeler will look to get back on track in his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home early next week against the Marlins. |
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Bryson Stott Bryson Stott Settling in at third base
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 10:46 AM
Stott will start at third base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Stott will carry a four-game hitting streak into Wednesday's contest and has been sizzling at the dish throughout August, slashing .424/.587/.545 with four doubles, five stolen bases, 13 walks, seven runs and four RBI in 11 contests. He'll also be making his ninth consecutive start at third base, where he'll continue to see most of his reps moving forward after the Phillies acquired Luis Arraez last week and installed him as their everyday second baseman. Stott looks poised to head into 2027 carrying eligibility at both second and third base in the majority of fantasy leagues. |
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Mark Kolozsvary Mark Kolozsvary Healthy again, sent to Double-A
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 10:42 AM
Kolozsvary (undisclosed) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Tuesday for Double-A Reading after he was assigned to the affiliate when he was activated from Triple-A Lehigh Valley's 60-day injured list.
Analysis: Kolozsvary finished the 2025 campaign in the Red Sox organization on Triple-A Worcester's full-season injured list before signing a minor-league deal with Philadelphia in December. The 30-year-old catcher remained shelved to begin the season before starting up a rehab assignment in the Florida State League shortly after the All-Star break. Deemed healthy again after making 12 appearances in the lower levels of the minors, Kolozsvary looks set to fill a depth role at Reading. |
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Cristopher Sanchez Cristopher Sanchez Goes six scoreless in no-decision
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:43 PM
Sanchez did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 2-0 loss against the Cardinals, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out seven over six scoreless innings.
Analysis: Sanchez was locked in a pitcher's duel with Andre Pallante before departing in a scoreless tie, generating 15 whiffs on 89 pitches without allowing an extra-base hit. The outing ends a streak of five consecutive wins for the southpaw, and he's yielded just two earned runs with two quality starts through three August outings. He'll take a 2.54 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 181:35 K across 155.2 innings this season into a home matchup with the Marlins next week. |
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Alan Rangel Alan Rangel Optioned to Lehigh Valley
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 3:26 PM
Philadelphia demoted Rangel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rangel was roughed up in his lone outing Monday since returning to the big-league club on August 9. The right-hander went 2.2 innings, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three against St. Louis. The Phillies elevated Alex McFarlane to replace Rangel on the active roster. |
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Alex McFarlane Alex McFarlane Called up to majors
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 3:22 PM
Philadelphia recalled McFarlane from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: McFarlane will begin his second stint with the big-league club this season after being recalled Tuesday. The 25-year-old most recently appeared at the big-league level July 22, recording a scoreless inning against the Dodgers. The right-hander has dazzled with Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley, pitching to a 1.83 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 55:20 K:BB in 39.1 innings. The Phillies optioned Alan Rangel to Lehigh Valley to open a spot on the 26-man roster. |
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Jonathan Bowlan Jonathan Bowlan Steps up for first save
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 10:51 PM
Bowlan secured the save against the Cardinals on Monday, throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: The Phillies likely didn't have Jhoan Duran available after the closer worked Saturday and Sunday, but Bowlan filled in effectively Monday with his first save in four attempts this year. Bowlan, who has turned in five consecutive scoreless outings, has been reliable out of the Philadelphia bullpen in 2026, posting a 2.74 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 53:10 K:BB with eight holds over 42.2 innings. |
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Andrew Painter Andrew Painter Takes no-hit bid into sixth inning
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 10:35 PM
Painter (2-8) earned the win against the Cardinals on Monday, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Painter was authoring the finest start of his young career before starting to show signs of fatigue, carrying a no-hit bid into the sixth inning. It was still an encouraging performance despite St. Louis' two-run sixth frame, as the right-hander has now yielded two runs or fewer in three straight starts since being recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Painter will be looking to build on Monday's showing over the weekend in Minnesota, where he'll bring a 6.27 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 69:31 K:BB over 80.1 innings for the Phillies. |
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Back in action at Double-A
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 8:55 PM
DeMartini (wrist) has gone 3-for-13 with a solo home run, three walks, four stolen bases and three runs in four games for Double-A Reading since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Aug. 4.
Analysis: Before returning to action for Reading last week, DeMartini had been out of commission for nearly three months due to a left wrist sprain. The 23-year-old infielder has posted a .798 OPS with five home runs and 10 steals over 28 games at the Double-A level in 2026. |
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Bryce Harper Bryce Harper In lineup despite sore knee
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 5:37 PM
Harper is in the designated hitter spot Monday in St. Louis due to nagging knee soreness that's worsened since he moved to right field, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Harper fouled a ball off his knee before the All-Star break and hasn't been able to get over the hump with the injury. The soreness is not bad enough to prevent Harper from playing, but it's possible his time in the outfield will be limited until the discomfort goes away. Derek Hill is playing right field and Kyle Schwarber is getting a start at first base for the Phillies in Monday's series opener. |
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Edmundo Sosa Edmundo Sosa Filling in for resting Turner
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 4:25 PM
Sosa will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Sosa will pick up his first start in a week, stepping into a spot in the middle infield in place of a resting Trea Turner. The 30-year-old has seen most of his opportunities against left-handed pitching this season, but he'll draw a rare start against a righty (Hunter Dobbins) in the series opener in St. Louis. |
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