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Brad Keller Brad Keller Holds on for third save
Wed, May 6, 2026, 10:58 PM
Keller picked up the save Wednesday against the Athletics, allowing no runs on one hit and two walks in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: Closer Jhoan Duran was shaky in his return from the injured list Tuesday, allowing one run in the ninth frame versus the A's, and he was presumably unavailable to work back-to-back days. Keller let the possible tying run get aboard, but he was able to strand the bases loaded for a scoreless outing. The right-hander has converted all three of his save chances while posting a 4.02 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB over 15.2 innings, but he'll likely revert back to a setup role once Duran is fully back up to speed. |
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Zack Wheeler Zack Wheeler Tallies another quality start
Wed, May 6, 2026, 10:44 PM
Wheeler didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Athletics, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk in 6.1 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Despite being taken deep for the first time this year, Wheeler registered his second consecutive quality start Wednesday. The All-Star right-hander pitched a season-high 6.1 frames, and it was also encouraging to see his fastball touch 96 mph on six occasions among his season-most 98 pitches. Wheeler has a 3.12 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB over his first 17.1 innings, and he'll hope to further build up his velocity his next time out in Boston. |
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Bryson Stott Bryson Stott Sitting against southpaw
Wed, May 6, 2026, 2:06 PM
Stott is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: As is usually the case, the left-handed-hitting Stott will bow out of the lineup Wednesday while the Phillies oppose a lefty starter (Jeffrey Springs). Edmundo Sosa will cover second base in Stott's stead. |
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Justin Crawford Justin Crawford Sitting versus lefty
Wed, May 6, 2026, 2:03 PM
Crawford is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: The left-handed-swinging Crawford will get a day off as the Athletics send southpaw Jeffrey Springs to the bump. Brandon Marsh will shift over to center field, and Felix Reyes will get a start in left field for the Phillies. |
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Bryson Stott Bryson Stott Finding power stroke
Wed, May 6, 2026, 8:44 AM
Stott went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the A's.
Analysis: The second baseman has had a rough start to the campaign, but Stott appears to be finding a groove. All three of his homers on the year have come in the last five games, and while he's batting just .206 (7-for-34) over the last 10 contests, six of his seven hits have gone for extra bases. Stott's .232 BABIP is more than 50 points lower than his career mark, so if his luck turns on that front and he maintains his current power surge, a big breakout could be on the horizon. |
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Bryce Harper Bryce Harper Goes yard twice in big win
Wed, May 6, 2026, 8:40 AM
Harper went 3-for-4 with a walk, two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the A's.
Analysis: The veteran slugger took Luis Severino deep for a solo shot in the third inning to open the scoring before launching a two-run homer off Tyler Ferguson in the eighth. Harper is locked in right now, racking up seven hits over the last three games including two doubles and three long balls to boost his slash line on the season to .286/.377/.571 with nine home runs, two steals, 22 runs and 23 RBI in 36 contests. |
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Cristopher Sanchez Cristopher Sanchez Dazzles in third win
Wed, May 6, 2026, 8:37 AM
Sanchez (3-2) picked up the win Tuesday in a 9-1 rout of the A's, allowing three hits and a walk over eight scoreless innings. He struck out 10.
Analysis: The southpaw tied his season high in Ks in his best performance of the season, as Sanchez racked up 22 swinging strikes among his 97 pitches (69 total strikes) en route to his fifth quality start of the year. Sanchez has given up more than two runs only once in eight trips to the mound, and he'll take a 2.42 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 60:14 K:BB through 48.1 innings into his next start, which is scheduled to come at home this weekend against the Rockies. |
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Trevor Richards Trevor Richards Designated for assignment
Tue, May 5, 2026, 2:17 PM
The Phillies designated Richards for assignment Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Richards was with the big club only for a few days, allowing one run with a 5:3 K:BB over 4.1 innings. His removal from the active roster clears a spot for Jhoan Duran's return from the injured list. |
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Jhoan Duran Jhoan Duran Reinstated from injured list
Tue, May 5, 2026, 2:15 PM
The Phillies activated Duran (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Duran is ready to rejoin the Phillies' bullpen after missing more than three weeks of action with a left oblique strain. The hard-throwing right-hander did not go out on a rehab assignment, but he should nonetheless go directly back into the closer role for Philadelphia. |
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Michael Mercado Michael Mercado Returns from IL
Mon, May 4, 2026, 9:35 PM
Mercado was activated from the 7-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Mercado failed to make an appearance during spring training due to a shoulder injury, but he looked sharp during his rehab assignment in April, posting a 1.23 ERA and 0.68 WHIP over 7.1 innings (five appearances). He looked a little shaky during his first appearance for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, surrendering two runs on three walks while striking out one over two frames. |
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Jhoan Duran Jhoan Duran Activation coming Tuesday
Mon, May 4, 2026, 4:40 PM
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said Monday that Duran (oblique) will be activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, "unless something weird happens," Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Duran looked like himself during a bullpen session over the weekend and is poised to skip a rehab assignment and go directly back on the active roster Tuesday. The 28-year-old notched five saves while posting a 1.35 ERA and 8:0 K:BB over 6.2 innings before straining in left oblique a little over three weeks ago. |
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J.T. Realmuto J.T. Realmuto Not in Monday's lineup
Mon, May 4, 2026, 3:02 PM
Realmuto is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Miami.
Analysis: Realmuto started each of the previous two contests after returning from the injured list, but he will get a breather for Monday's series finale. Garrett Stubbs will start at catcher and bat eighth for the Phillies. |
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Bryson Stott Bryson Stott Swats three-run homer Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:44 PM
Stott went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Marlins.
Analysis: Stott is finally beginning to emerge from his season-long slump a bit. The second baseman hit his second three-run jack of the month of May already Sunday, but he still has a lot of work to do in order to improve his numbers. Through his first 97 at-bats, Stott is hitting just .206 with six extra-base hits, 11 RBI, eight runs scored and six stolen bases. |
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Jesus Luzardo Jesus Luzardo Dominates in third win
Sun, May 3, 2026, 5:53 PM
Luzardo (3-3) earned the win Sunday against the Marlins, allowing two runs on eight hits and no walks in 6.1 innings. He struck out 10.
Analysis: The hard-throwing left-hander worked aggressively Sunday, tallying double-digit strikeouts for the second time this year while throwing 66 of his 102 pitches for strikes. Although the eight hits allowed were his second most of the year, Luzardo also registered an impressive 16 whiffs on the afternoon. He's been inconsistent overall in 2026, as evidenced by a 5.09 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 40.2 frames, but Luzardo is set to carry a stellar 51:9 K:BB into a favorable home matchup versus the Rockies his next time out. |
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Jhoan Duran Jhoan Duran May bypass rehab assignment
Sun, May 3, 2026, 5:28 PM
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said Sunday that Duran (oblique) may not require a rehab assignment prior to being activated from the 15-day injured list, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Mattingly's comments came after Duran checked out fine following his bullpen session Saturday, during which the right-hander touched 100 miles per hour with his fastball. The Phillies are still deciding on the next steps for Duran, who is eligible to come off the IL at any point after missing more than 15 days due to a left oblique strain. Brad Keller has collected the Phillies' lone save since Duran hit the shelf, but the closer's role should be Duran's for the taking once he's activated. |
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Rafael Marchan Rafael Marchan Back in reserve role
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:31 PM
Marchan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: On the bench for the second day in a row, Marchan has moved back into the No. 2 role at catcher after J.T. Realmuto was reinstated from the injured list Saturday. Before Realmuto's return, Marchan had started five of the Phillies' prior six games and gone 1-for-16. |
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Adolis Garcia Adolis Garcia Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:13 PM
Garcia is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Marlins, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Garcia started the previous eight games and will take a seat Sunday after posting a .273/.314/.364 slash line with five RBI and three runs during that stretch. Felix Reyes, Justin Crawford and Brandon Marsh will start from left to right in the outfield for the series finale in Miami. |
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Justin Crawford Justin Crawford Good to go Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 10:33 AM
Crawford (head) is starting in center field and batting ninth Sunday against the Marlins, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Crawford was scratched from the lineup Saturday due to a migraine but is ready to go for Sunday's series finale in Miami. The rookie outfielder is in the midst of a modest five-game hit streak, during which he is batting .350 (7-for-20) with a double, a triple, a steal, three RBI and one run. |
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Brandon Marsh Brandon Marsh Rejoining lineup Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 10:25 AM
Marsh (elbow) is starting in right field and batting fifth Sunday against the Marlins, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old outfielder was held out of Saturday's lineup after sustaining an elbow bruise in Friday's contest, but he'll return to action after missing just one game. Marsh has four homers and three steals with an .810 OPS through 109 plate appearances this season, but he's been especially productive over his past 10 games with a .382/.405/.618 slash line. |
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Andrew Painter Andrew Painter Command issues in Saturday's loss
Sat, May 2, 2026, 6:27 PM
Painter (1-3) took the loss against the Marlins on Saturday, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out seven across five innings.
Analysis: It was the third time in six starts that Painter recorded at least seven punchouts. However, the 23-year-old right-hander struggled with his command during Saturday's loss and faced bases-loaded situations in both the second and third innings. He limited the damage to three runs despite yielding 10 baserunners, but Painter was unable to avoid the loss after his Phillies teammates were limited to just one hit. He will bring a 5.28 ERA and 1.59 WHIP (across 29 innings) into his next start, which is tentatively slated for next week at home against the Athletics. |
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