Latest Phillies injuries & transactions

August 9th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Phillies injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Right side
Expected return: TBD
Status: Felt something in his side on the final pitch of his Aug. 9 outing. He will get imaging done on Aug. 10, though interim manager Don Mattingly said, "It didn't look good." (Last updated: Aug. 9)

RHP
Injury: Right knee contusion
Expected return: Should make his next start
Status: Exited his Aug. 8 start after being struck by a 104.8 mph comebacker. X-rays were negative. Both Nola and interim manager Don Mattingly are confident he'll be able to make his next start. (Last updated: Aug. 8) More >>

RHP
Injury: Left hamstring tightness
Expected return: Should make his next start
Status: Painter threw his usual bullpen session on Aug. 8, putting him in line to make his next start despite exiting his Aug. 5 outing after his hamstring tightened up. (Last updated: Aug. 8)

RHP
Injury: UCL tear in right elbow
IL date: July 16 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Out until late 2027
Status: Keller had right elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction with internal brace and flexor tendon repair surgery on July 29 in Arlington, Texas. He is expected to return to pitch between 13-16 months from surgery. (Last updated: July 30) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left forearm strain
IL date: July 9 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Has not resumed throwing since landing on the IL on July 9. He was transferred to 60-day IL on July 25. No timeline for potential return. (Last updated: July 25)

C Rafael Marchán
Injury: Patellar tendinitis in left knee
IL date: July 24 (10-day IL, retroactive to July 23)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Left the July 22 game in the ninth inning after feeling "something on a swing" earlier in the game. Marchán had an MRI exam July 23, which revealed tendinitis. (Last updated: July 24)

OF
Injury: Torn right UCL
IL date: June 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Spring 2027
Status: Reinstated from the restricted list on June 25 and placed on the 60-day IL. Experienced right elbow discomfort while ramping up baseball activities for return from 80-game suspension. Underwent season-ending surgery June 19. (Last updated: June 25) More >>

OF
Injury: Right latissimus dorsi repair surgery
IL date: June 12 (60-day injured list)
Expected return: Out for season
Status: Injured on June 10 after attempting to throw out a runner at the plate. Underwent season-ending surgery on June 24. A free agent at season's end, García is expected to be fully ready for 2027 season. (Last updated: June 24) More >>

INF (Phillies' No. 2 prospect)
Injury: Discogenic pain and facet inflammation in back
Expected return: August
Status: Underwent procedure on June 5 to address recurring back issue. Phillies hope he returns to Minor League game action in six to eight weeks. (Last updated: June 5) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Aug. 9
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley

Aug. 6
• C : Cleared waivers and outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley

Aug. 4
• 2B , RHP and LHP : Reported to club and added to active roster
• OF : Optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley

Aug. 3
• 2B and RHP : Acquired from Giants in exchange for RHP Ramon Marquez and RHP Marty Gair More >>
• LHP : Acquired from Mets in exchange for RHP Luke Gabrysh and OF John Spikerman
• OF : Acquired from A's; optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley
• RHP : Traded to A's
• RHP : Designated for assignment
• RHP : Designated for assignment
• C : Designated for assignment