First wave of call-ups head for Philadelphia
Today is roster expansion day in the majors. The Phillies made their first wave of moves, adding four players from Lehigh Valley.
Category: Phillies News
Eickhoff not likely to help Phillies rotation
The Phillies need rotation help but it’s not likely to come from righty Jerad Eickhoff, who continues to rehab from biceps tendinitis.
Robertson undergoes Tommy John surgery, Arrieta next under the knife
David Robertson underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday, likely ending his Phillies career. Jake Arrieta is next up for elbow surgery, though not as severe.
Quinn is hurt again; Phillies add Hughes to MLB roster
Roman Quinn was having a torrid month of August, but it ended with another trip to the IL.
Logan Morrison added to Phillies roster
Logan Morrison will be on the Phillies lineup card tonight when the Phils host the Cubs. He has spent the entire season thus far at the Triple-A level with the Yankees and Phillies.
Arrieta shuts himself down; surgery could be next
Frustrated over not being able to pitch effectively with bone chips in his elbow, Jake Arrieta has shut himself down, possibly for the rest of the season.
Charlie Manuel returns to take over as Phils hitting coach
In a surprise move, the Phillies replaced hitting coach John Mallee with former manager Charlie Manuel.
Phillies ink veteran catcher Hundley to minor league deal
The Phillies have added 12-year veteran Nick Hundley on a minor league deal.
Vincent activated at Lehigh Valley, Windle released
After signing a minor league deal with the Phillies on Friday, reliever Nick Vincent was activated by the Lehigh Valley IronPigs for Saturday’s game against Charlotte. To clear spot on the Lehigh Valley roster, left-hander Tom Windle was released by the Phillies. Vincent made 18 relief appearances with the Giants this season before going on […]
Bruce goes back to the IL, Haseley goes back to the Phillies
On Thursday, the Phillies announced that outfielder Jay Bruce had been activated from the IL, moving Adam Haseley back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. On Friday, they reversed the move after Bruce apparently suffered a left flexor strain in his first game back with the Phillies. The injury is described as ‘slightly worse than a grade […]