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Phillies in wait-and-see mode as top prospect takes next step in rehab

April 9, 2026

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Latest Phillies injuries & transactions

April 8, 2026

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

Wheeler notches 6 K's in third rehab start as pitch count continues to build

April 8, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO – Zack Wheeler made his third rehab start on Wednesday night in Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He will make at least one more.

Realmuto exits after foul ball hits foot; X-rays negative

April 8, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Phillies catcher. J.T. Realmuto is one of the toughest players in baseball, but he left Tuesday night’s 6-0 loss to the Giants at Oracle Park shortly after Rafael Devers fouled a ball off the top of Realmuto’s right foot in the first inning. The Phillies said that

Phils ace Wheeler still on track for April return despite rocky rehab outing

April 4, 2026

Zack Wheeler wasn't quite as sharp in his second rehab outing with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday night -- but his defense also didn't do him any favors. The three-time All-Star was one out away from finishing off three scoreless innings against the Durham Bulls before things went a bit

Kerkering pitches in Minor League game; Opening Day still uncertain

March 17, 2026

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Orion Kerkering will be cutting it close to make the Phillies’ Opening Day roster. But he took a significant step Tuesday afternoon in a Minor League game at Carpenter Complex. It was Kerkering’s first game of the spring after suffering a Grade 1 right hamstring strain early

Wheeler to throw first live BP; Kerkering, Miller inching toward returns

March 12, 2026

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is taking another step on Saturday in his return to the rotation. He will throw his first live BP of the spring.

Top Phils prospect Miller sees team doc about lingering back issue

March 8, 2026

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Phillies insist there is zero concern about top prospect Aidan Miller's back issue. However, there is also no timeline for his return to action. Miller, MLB Pipeline's No. 23 overall prospect, was sent to Philadelphia on Friday to see a team doctor about the recurring back

Persistent back issue might keep Phillies' Miller out of spring games

February 28, 2026

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Phillies prospect Aidan Miller lightly tossed a baseball against a wall on Saturday morning at BayCare Ballpark. He hasn’t done much more than that lately.

Phillies top prospect Miller dealing with back soreness

February 22, 2026

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Phillies prospect Aidan Miller has a sore lower back, which is why he didn’t play in the team’s two Grapefruit League games this weekend.

Phils ace Wheeler not expected to be ready by Opening Day

February 9, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies do not expect Zack Wheeler to be ready by Opening Day. It's not a huge surprise as the ace continues his rehab from his Sept. 23 thoracic outlet decompression surgery. Still, manager Rob Thomson essentially confirmed as much for the first time on Monday afternoon. "He's

Wheeler 'feels no pain' in recovery from thoracic outlet surgery

October 24, 2025

PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies offered encouraging news on Zack Wheeler’s recovery from last month’s thoracic outlet decompression surgery. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said on Thursday’s episode of Foul Territory that he saw Wheeler earlier this week at Citizens Bank Park. Wheeler will be spending the winter in

Bader (hamstring) out of Game 2 starting lineup, logs pinch-hit single

October 7, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- The midseason acquisition of Harrison Bader helped the Phillies turn their outfield from a weakness for much of the season into a strength down the stretch.

Bader (groin) has 'no major tear or strain,' availability for Game 2 TBD

October 5, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- Harrison Bader has been a sparkplug both on and off the field since arriving in Philadelphia just a little more than two months ago. Now, his status for the remainder of the National League Division Series is suddenly up in the air after Bader departed the Phillies’ 5-3

'I was lucky': Suárez avoids bad news after scary comebacker

September 27, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- Ranger Suárez got up, and almost immediately started smiling and laughing. “I was lucky,” he said through the team’s interpreter. Suárez left Saturday night’s 5-0 loss to the Twins at Citizens Bank Park in the fifth inning because of a “left inner-thigh contusion.” While the loss locked the

Realmuto (foul ball off hand) avoids serious injury after negative X-rays

September 24, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- With less than a week left in the regular season, the Phillies' main focus is on getting to the postseason as healthy as possible. Already without starting shortstop Trea Turner -- whom they hope to have back this weekend -- the Phils are breathing a sigh of relief

Sosa's (groin) injury potentially complicates SS spot for Phils

September 12, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa -- starting in place of the injured Trea Turner -- departed Friday night's 8-2 win over the Royals at Citizens Bank Park in the bottom of the seventh inning with right groin tightness. The team initially listed Sosa as day to day, but he

Turner, Bohm placed on 10-day IL; Harper leads off

September 9, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies kicked off a pivotal 10-day stretch on Monday by placing the entire left side of their starting infield on the injured list. One day after exiting Sunday's finale against the Marlins, Trea Turner was placed on the 10-day IL with a strained right hamstring. Alec Bohm,

Turner (hamstring strain) exits in loss to Marlins

September 7, 2025

MIAMI -- Trea Turner exited Sunday’s 5-4 loss to the Marlins at loanDepot Park with a right hamstring strain in the top of the seventh inning. Down a run with two outs, Turner sliced a ball to Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez, who rushed his throw to first, bouncing it in

Romano hopes to 'figure some things out' before returning from IL

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August 27, 2025

NEW YORK -- A day after landing on the 15-day injured list with right middle finger inflammation, Phillies right-hander Jordan Romano said that he plans to pitch again this season. “I do; I just need to figure some things out, for sure,” Romano said before Wednesday night’s game against the

How Wheeler's absence impacts Phillies' rotation, Painter and more

August 25, 2025

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Wheeler needs thoracic outlet surgery, out for rest of season

August 23, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- Zack Wheeler's season is over. The Phillies announced on Saturday afternoon that their ace was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) and will undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery in the coming weeks. The expected timeline for recovery is six to eight months. "He'll miss this season, but

Wheeler undergoes procedure to remove clot; timeline still TBD

August 18, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies ace Zack Wheeler underwent a successful thrombolysis procedure to remove a blood clot in his right upper extremity on Monday morning at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. The procedure, performed by Dr. Paul DiMuzio, came just two days after Wheeler was placed on the 15-day injured

Phils place Wheeler on IL with blood clot near right shoulder

Timetable uncertain for Phillies ace; Nola set to be recalled on Sunday
August 17, 2025

WASHINGTON -- Phillies right-handed starter Zack Wheeler was placed on the injured list with a right upper extremity blood clot, Phillies president of baseball operations David Dombrowski announced Saturday following the Phillies’ 2-0 loss to the Nationals.

Duran ready to pitch after avoiding serious leg injury

August 16, 2025

WASHINGTON -- What a difference a day makes. A sigh of relief can be heard from Phillies faithful everywhere as All-Star closer Jhoan Duran said he is “100 percent” after enduring a comebacker that struck his right ankle and leg late in Friday’s 6-2 win over the Nationals.