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Philadelphia Phillies All-Star starting pitcher Ranger Suárez was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The placement of Suárez on the injured list is due to lower back soreness and retroactive to July 24. To fill the open 26-man roster spot, the Phillies recalled Kolby Allard from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He is scheduled to start against the Cleveland Guardians on July … [Read more...] about Phillies All-Star Starting Pitcher Placed on Injured List

As first reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Los Angeles Angels closer Carlos Estévez in a trade. The Phillies are sending pitching prospects George Klassen and Samuel Aldegheri to the Angels. The Phillies have wanted to add at least one high-leverage relief pitcher for some time. This need came into play even more after the Phillies … [Read more...] about Phillies Acquire Angels Closer Carlos Estévez

The impact of the new Philadelphia Phillies outfielder, Austin Hays, changes the outlook of the team’s trade deadline. Hays, acquired from the Baltimore Orioles on July 26, gives the Phillies the right-handed outfield bat they have desired. The Phillies sent relief pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache to the Orioles in exchange for Hays. It is anticipated … [Read more...] about Impact Of New Phillies Outfielder On Roster And Deadline Plans

With the trade deadline on July 30, it is time for some hypothetical Phillies trade proposals. The Phillies are expected to be very active during the trade deadline. Two primary needs are expected to be addressed at a minimum. One need is a right-handed outfield bat to platoon with Brandon Marsh. The other need is a high-leverage relief pitcher. In recent days the Phillies have … [Read more...] about Hypothetical Phillies Trade Proposals

According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Philadelphia Phillies are considering trading for a starting pitcher. This comes as the team will likely move to a six-man rotation during August. In recent weeks, adding a starter has become an emerging need for the team. Morosi did note that Taijuan Walker is expected to return in August. Walker has been on the injured list since … [Read more...] about Report: Phillies Considering Trading For Starting Pitching