The Philadelphia Phillies activates starting pitcher Taijuan Walker from the 15-day injured list. Walker had been on the injured list since June 22 with an injury to his right index finger. This was the second time Walker had been on the injured list this season. Walker did not make his season debut until April 28. Issues with the right index finger led to both stints on the … [Read more...] about Phillies Reinstate Starting Pitcher for Tuesday’s Start
Phillies Should Bench Infielder
The Philadelphia Phillies should bench infielder Bryson Stott. The team should sit Stott for the next series or two. While the team has not been great since the All-Star break, Stott has been bad. Since the All-Star break, Stott has a .222/.234/.333 line with two home runs and three RBI. Stott has one stolen base since the All-Star break. In August, Stott has a .097/.097/.222 … [Read more...] about Phillies Should Bench Infielder
Phillies Make Waiver Claim
The Philadelphia Phillies make a waiver claim for pitcher Kyle Tyler in a move that shakes up the 40-man roster. Tyler had been designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins. The Phillies optioned Tyler to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In eight major league outings this season, including seven starts, Tyler has a 0-2 record with a 5.40 ERA and 25 strikeouts. Tyler has an 83 ERA+ and … [Read more...] about Phillies Make Waiver Claim
Phillies Place New Outfielder on IL, Make Other Roster Moves
The Philadelphia Phillies made a series of roster moves this week that change how the 40-man roster looks. After solidifying his role as the starting left fielder Austin Hays is now on the 10-day injured list. Hays left the Phillies game on Wednesday with a left hamstring strain that now has him on the injured list. Also, Cal Stevenson has been added to the 40-man roster and … [Read more...] about Phillies Place New Outfielder on IL, Make Other Roster Moves
Phillies Designated Hitter Having A Statistically Interesting Season
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is having a statistically interesting season. Schwarber is the most discussed leadoff hitter in baseball. Even with Schwarber missing time due to injury this season has been different at the plate. On August 7, Schwarber made Phillies history. No other Phillies player in their first three seasons in Philadelphia has hit at … [Read more...] about Phillies Designated Hitter Having A Statistically Interesting Season