The Philadelphia Phillies farm system outlook is better than previous years. Currently, the team has five Top 100 prospects in the most recent MLB Pipeline rankings released on July 1. At the start of the season, the Phillies had the 22nd ranked farm system according to MLB Pipeline. They had four Top 100 prospects on that list at the start of the season. For comparison, the … [Read more...] about Five Phillies Prospects in Latest MLB Pipeline Rankings
The Phillies Will Have to Deal with an Upcoming Roster Crunch
The Philadelphia Phillies are about to face a roster crunch, which means important decisions will have to be made. Once they get Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber back from the injured list, the team will have to make an important roster choice. One of the corresponding moves is likely to be David Dahl being designated for assignment. Then comes the difficult choice. This will … [Read more...] about The Phillies Will Have to Deal with an Upcoming Roster Crunch
Phillies Depth Faces Tests
The Philadelphia Phillies depth faces tests as both Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are being placed on the 10-day injured list. Harper is dealing with a hamstring strain. Meanwhile, Schwarber has a groin strain. Matt Gelb of The Athletic reported that Harper could return after the All-Star break. Gelb indicated in his reporting that Schwarber will be out longer than Harper. … [Read more...] about Phillies Depth Faces Tests
Phillies Suffer Injury Blow, Lose New Starter with Shoulder Strain
Spencer Turnbull‘s return to Comerica Park ended after he pitched three innings for the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon. Turnbull, 31, left his start against the Detroit Tigers with soreness in his right shoulder. On Thursday, Turnbull was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. Rob Thomson spoke to Tim Kelly of Phillies Nation about how … [Read more...] about Phillies Suffer Injury Blow, Lose New Starter with Shoulder Strain
Philadelphia Phillies Lock Up Promising Young Pitcher
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Philadelphia Phillies will sign left-hander Cristopher Sánchez to a four-year contract extension worth four years and multiple club options. The extension will see the Phillies buy out Sánchez’s arbitration years plus potentially multiple free-agent years. Sánchez was set to make around $800,000 in 2025 and enter the first of … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Phillies Lock Up Promising Young Pitcher