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J.T. Realmuto J.T. Realmuto Slated for more off days in 2027
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 2:24 PM
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Thursday that he's informed Realmuto the catcher will receive more days off in 2027, Matt Gelb and Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic report.
Analysis: He made 122 starts behind the plate in 2026 in his age-35 season. However, his downward trend offensively continued, as Realmuto slashed only .205/.283/.331 with 11 home runs across 467 plate appearances. Dombrowski didn't rule out acquiring an upgrade at backup catcher this offseason, which could allow manager Don Mattingly more confidence in giving Realmuto extra rest. |
Kyle Schwarber Kyle Schwarber Will play more first base in 2027
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 2:12 PM
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Thursday that the team plans for Schwarber to play around 30 games at first base next season, Matt Gelb and Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic report.
Analysis: Schwarber made eight appearances (six starts) at first base in 2026, but the Phillies would like to play him in the field more often in 2027 in order to free up the designated hitter spot for others. The 33-year-old Schwarber has been utility-only eligible in most fantasy leagues over the last three years, but it sounds likely that he will pick up first base eligibility next season. |
Trea Turner Trea Turner Staying at shortstop next season
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 9:58 AM
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Thursday he plans to have Turner open next season at shortstop, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Turner had a bounce-back season defensively in 2025, but he regressed in 2026 with a minus-10 Outs Above Average, per Statcast, which was the worst mark of his career. The Phillies don't plan to have Turner change positions, but Dombrowski noted Thursday he told the player personally he'd have to play better defensively in order to remain at shortstop. Turner had a down year offensively, as well, slashing .242/.297/.378 in 157 regular-season contests. |
Tim Mayza Tim Mayza Re-ups with Phillies
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 9:44 AM
The Phillies re-signed Mayza to a one-year contract Thursday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Mayza gave the Phillies some quality work this past regular season, posting a 3.48 ERA and 64:18 K:BB over 67.1 frames. The veteran southpaw will be entering his age-35 season in 2027 and will be deployed in middle relief out of the Philadelphia bullpen. |
Brandon Marsh Brandon Marsh Exiting lineup for Game 3
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 3:58 PM
Marsh is absent from the lineup Thursday in Game 3 of the wild-card series versus Atlanta.
Analysis: Atlanta is going with a lefty opener in Ray Kerr, so the left-handed-hitting Marsh will begin the contest on the bench. Right-hander Grant Holmes is expected to handle bulk relief Thursday, and Marsh is a good bet to enter the game at some point after Holmes takes over. Bryan De La Cruz is starting in left field for the Phillies in Game 3. |
Edmundo Sosa Edmundo Sosa Back in lineup for Game 3
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 3:55 PM
Sosa (groin) will start at third base and will bat seventh Thursday in Game 3 of the wild-card series in Atlanta.
Analysis: Sosa had to leave Game 2 on Wednesday after aggravating a groin injury that he initially suffered Sunday. While he is surely well less than 100 percent, Sosa will attempt to play through the injury. He's gone 2-for-6 with a double and a 0:1 BB:K in his first two games of the postseason. |
Aaron Nola Aaron Nola Confirmed as Game 3 starter
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 9:11 AM
Nola will start Thursday in Game 3 of the wild-card series in Atlanta, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Nola will take the ball on regular rest Thursday, and the Phillies will also have Zack Wheeler and Jesus Luzardo available out of the bullpen in the winner-take-all game. The 33-year-old Nola has posted a 2.93 ERA and 61:20 K:BB over 61.1 innings covering 11 starts since the beginning of August. |
Cristopher Sanchez Cristopher Sanchez Delivers quality start in Game 2
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 5:25 PM
Sanchez didn't factor in the decision in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series in Atlanta on Wednesday. He gave up three runs on six hits with six strikeouts and five walks over 6.2 innings.
Analysis: The left-hander locked in with five scoreless innings after giving up a run in the opening frame, but he then ran into trouble in the seventh. Sanchez surrendered two runs on two walks, a double, a sacrifice bunt and a sacrifice fly, though the two-bagger was a bit of a misplay Bryce Harper in right field. Regardless, the 29-year-old certainly wasn't at his best Wednesday as he tied a season high with five free passes. Sanchez would likely take the ball in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers next week, if the Phillies can get past Atlanta. |
Alec Bohm Alec Bohm Launches game-deciding homer
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 4:49 PM
Bohm went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run during Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against Atlanta on Wednesday.
Analysis: The 30-year-old ended the regular season without a home run in his final 21 games and went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in the series opener, but he came through in the clutch Wednesday with a 10th-inning homer to break a 3-3 tie. Bohm's .698 OPS over 155 regular-season games this year is the worst since his first full MLB season in 2021, but that performance would be quickly forgotten if he can produce during a playoff run. |
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Edmundo Sosa Edmundo Sosa Aggravates groin injury
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 3:58 PM
Sosa was removed from Game 2 of the wild-card series versus Atlanta on Wednesday after aggravating his left groin injury, Cory Nidoh of Philly Sports Network reports.
Analysis: Sosa first injured his groin during Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Athletics. He aggravated the injury further Wednesday while legging out an infield single in the ninth inning. If the Phillies are forced to remove Sosa from the roster, he would be ineligible for the NLDS. |
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Aaron Nola Aaron Nola Likely to start potential Game 3
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 1:00 PM
Nola is likely to start a potential Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series against Atlanta on Thursday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Zack Wheeler will be on three days' rest Thursday and would be available out of the bullpen, but the Phillies are likely to turn to Nola on normal rest first if they're able to force a winner-take-all contest. The 33-year-old Nola was terrific down the stretch of the regular season for Philadelphia, collecting a 2.93 ERA and 61:20 K:BB over 61.1 innings covering 11 starts from Aug. 1 on. |
Jhoan Duran Jhoan Duran Takes loss in Game 1
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 5:25 PM
Duran (0-1) was charged with a blown save and the loss in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against Atlanta on Tuesday. He allowed three runs on two hits with one strikeout and no walks over two innings.
Analysis: Manager Don Mattingly called upon his closer to begin the seventh inning with the Phillies leading 3-2, and Duran delivered a clean frame on 17 pitches. The right-hander returned for the eighth and retired the first two batters he faced, but an infield single and a hit-by-pitch set the table for Austin Riley to launch a three-run homer. Duran recorded more than three outs in just one of his 61 appearances during the regular season, so the multi-inning usage by Mattingly will likely be scrutinized heavily. The Phillies are now facing elimination after having their closer throw 27 pitches in Game 1. |
Jesus Luzardo Jesus Luzardo Shines in wild-card start
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 5:17 PM
Luzardo didn't factor in the decision Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against Atlanta. He gave up a run on three hits and one walk while striking out six across five innings.
Analysis: Luzardo fired one scoreless inning out of the bullpen Sunday versus the Rays as he returned to a big-league mound after missing most of September due to shoulder inflammation, so it was quite impressive to see him in such strong form Tuesday while making his first start in three weeks. The left-hander threw 77 pitches (48 strikes) and generated 11 whiffs in what was the best playoff start of his big-league career. Luzardo closed the regular season with a 2.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 221:52 K:BB across 179.2 innings. The Phillies will need to win the next two games for him to make another start this year. |
Brooks Raley Brooks Raley Excluded from wild-card roster
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 9:39 AM
Raley is not on the Phillies' NL Wild Card Series roster against Atlanta, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Raley posted a 7.94 ERA and 11:5 K:BB over 11.1 innings after being acquired by the Phillies at the trade deadline. Philadelphia will carry Jose Alvarado and Tanner Banks as its left-handed relievers over Raley. |
Moises Chace Moises Chace Reinstated from IL
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 9:16 PM
Chace (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Chace spent the 2026 campaign rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, but he was unable to see any game action. The team reported in June that he was progressing well and had been cleared to toss bullpen sessions, and the fact that he's now been reinstated would seemingly indicate that he's healthy heading into the offseason. |
Cleared for Arizona Fall League
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 8:48 PM
Miller (back) will play in the Arizona Fall League, Jack Vita of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: Miller underwent back surgery in June and was able to see action at Single-A Clearwater and Double-A Reading before the 2026 campaign came to a close. Vita has since reported that Miller will take part in the AFL, indicating a full recovery. |
Otto Kemp Otto Kemp Will be on wild-card series roster
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 1:21 PM
Kemp will be on the Phillies' wild-card series roster as a replacement for the injured Luis Arraez (ankle), Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Kemp had a rough time with the Phillies in 2026, going just 2-for-25 with 10 strikeouts. However, the 27-year-old offers some positional versatility. It's unlikely Kemp will play much during the postseason. |
Andrew Painter Andrew Painter Available in relief for Game 1
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 1:16 PM
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said Monday that Painter will be available out of the bullpen for Game 1 of the wild-card series in Atlanta on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Painter had been under consideration to start the game. That assignment will go to Jesus Luzardo, though Luzardo will have a limited workload because he hasn't started a game in a few weeks. Painter could be asked to absorb the lion's share of the workload out of the bullpen Tuesday, though that decision might depend on how the game unfolds. |
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Jesus Luzardo Jesus Luzardo Will be opener for Game 1
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 1:05 PM
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said Monday that Luzardo will be an opener for Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series in Atlanta on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Luzardo has not started a game in three weeks, having missed time down the stretch of the regular season with left shoulder inflammation. However, the southpaw returned for the Phillies' regular-season finale Sunday and tossed a perfect inning against the Rays. While Luzardo could be capable of covering multiple frames Tuesday, it will not be a traditional start. Andrew Painter will be available out of the bullpen Tuesday and could absorb the bulk of the workload in Game 1. |
Luis Arraez Luis Arraez Ruled out for wild-card round
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 12:59 PM
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said Monday that Arraez (ankle) will not be included on the National League Wild Card series roster, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Arraez suffered a left ankle sprain last Thursday while trying to avoid a tag at first base, and he has yet to resume baseball activities. It's possible he will return to play at some point if the Phillies advance, but Arraez's health status for the time being is very much up in the air. Otto Kemp will take Arraez's spot on the Phillies' roster. |
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