Latest Phillies injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Phillies injury news and transactions.
Schwarber returns to starting lineup after bout with back tightness
WASHINGTON -- Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber returned to the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Nationals. He was not penciled in as a starter for back-to-back games, though he was available off the bench on Wednesday as a pinch-hitter if necessary. And it sure was necessary. The designated
García has season-ending surgery, with 6-8 month timeline
WASHINGTON -- Phillies outfielder Adolis García had successful right latissimus dorsi repair surgery on Wednesday and is expected to return to full activity in six to eight months, the team announced. The surgery was performed in Chicago by Dr. Anthony Romeo.
Suspended Phillies OF Rojas undergoes season-ending UCL surgery
PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas underwent season-ending surgery to repair a tear in his right UCL on Friday. The procedure came a little more than a week after the club first announced that Rojas would require the surgery after feeling elbow discomfort while ramping up to return from his
Turner hit by pitch, exits game with right calf contusion
PHILADELPHIA -- It's been a painful week for Trea Turner. The Phillies shortstop exited Thursday night's 6-4 loss against the Mets in the third inning after being hit by a pitch to lead off the bottom of the first. Turner was diagnosed with a right calf contusion, though his status
Adolis done for rest of season, to undergo shoulder surgery
Phillies outfielder Adolis García will undergo right latissimus dorsi repair surgery next Wednesday, which will be performed by Dr. Anthony Romeo. Recovery is projected to take six to eight months for a full return to play, and he is expected to be ready for the start of the 2027 season.
Phils place fireman Keller on IL with forearm tendinitis
PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies' bullpen took a surprise hit on Tuesday night when right-hander Brad Keller was placed on the injured list prior to the club's 8-2 win over the Marlins. Keller landed on the 15-day IL (retroactive to Sunday) due to right forearm tendinitis. Fellow righty Max Lazar was
X-rays negative for Turner after HBP, 8th-inning exit
PHILADELPHIA -- Interim manager Don Mattingly has fielded a handful of questions in recent days about potentially giving Trea Turner a break. Before Monday's game, however, Mattingly emphatically stuck by his struggling shortstop. But while Turner started Monday's series opener against the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park -- he did
García likely done for 2026; prospect Rincones, newcomer Hill to fill void
MILWAUKEE -- The Phillies' outfield underwent a major shakeup prior to Friday's series opener against the Brewers at American Family Field. Two days after exiting Wednesday's series finale in Toronto, right fielder Adolis García was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear -- an injury
Phillies 'hope for best' after García exits with shoulder injury from throw home
TORONTO -- Phillies outfielder Adolis García will need further evaluation after exiting Wednesday night’s 7-4 win over the Blue Jays in the bottom of the seventh inning with a pulled muscle in his right shoulder area. Manager Don Mattingly admitted there was "a little bit" of concern regarding the injury
Phils No. 1 prospect Miller to undergo procedure on back ... what comes next?
PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller will undergo a procedure on Friday to address his recurring back issue. After months of touch-and-go rehab, Miller was diagnosed with discogenic pain and facet inflammation in the lumbar spine. In Miller's most recent visits with spine specialists, they recommended a minimally invasive
Realmuto's injury just the start of Phillies' rough day in LA
LOS ANGELES -- The Phillies are confident catcher J.T. Realmuto avoided any serious injury when a 97 mph fastball to his left wrist forced him from Sunday’s series finale at Dodger Stadium. “He's gonna be OK,” said interim manager Don Mattingly, who added X-rays were negative. “Obviously sore, couldn't really
Phillies top prospect Miller (back) no longer doing baseball activities
LOS ANGELES -- Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller had resumed light baseball activities as of two weeks ago. That is no longer the case. Though the Phillies are not calling it a setback, general manager Preston Mattingly said prior to Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers that Miller is only
Red-hot Marsh (finger sprain) out of lineup; expected to return Friday
SAN DIEGO -- Brandon Marsh was not in Wednesday's lineup after departing Tuesday night's 4-3 win over the Padres due to a right middle finger sprain. The Phillies, however, are confident that Marsh will be ready to return for Friday's series opener against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Interim manager
Phillies top prospect Miller (back) 'moving in the right direction'
PHILADELPHIA -- Aidan Miller appears to be making some progress with his nagging back injury. “Aidan Miller is beginning to do light baseball activity,” interim manager Don Mattingly said prior to Tuesday's game against the Reds at Citizens Bank Park.
Harper exits after top of first vs. Rockies with migraine
PHILADELPHIA -- Bryce Harper left Saturday night’s game in the middle of the first inning because of a migraine. Rookie Felix Reyes pinch-hit for Harper in the bottom of the first against Colorado at Citizens Bank Park. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said after a 9-3 victory over Colorado that
Duran activated off IL, 'rusty' in outing against A's
PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies closer Jhoan Duran is back. The Phils activated Duran from the 15-day injured list before Tuesday night’s 9-1 victory over the A’s at Citizens Bank Park. To make room on the 26-man roster, the Phillies traded right-hander Trevor Richards to the White Sox for cash considerations.
Duran throws triple-digit heat, close to return from IL
MIAMI -- Phillies closer Jhoan Duran touched 100 mph in Saturday’s bullpen session at loanDepot park.
Realmuto hits injured list amid tough times for Phillies
CHICAGO -- A Phillies team that has spent the past week having its mettle tested on a nightly basis was dealt yet another blow on Wednesday. Catcher J.T. Realmuto, who has been dealing with back pain that forced him to exit Saturday's game against the Braves and miss the next
After latest rehab outing, will Wheeler's next start come with Phillies?
PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies ace Zack Wheeler made his fifth, and perhaps final, rehab start on Sunday with Double-A Reading. He is likely to rejoin the Phillies’ rotation next weekend in Atlanta. “Velocity was down a little bit, but I think that’s understandable considering the conditions,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said.
Realmuto removed in sixth inning with lower back tightness
PHILADELPHIA – Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto left Saturday night’s game because of tightness in his lower back. “We’re checking on him now,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said following a 3-1 loss to the Braves. “I doubt he’ll play tomorrow.”
Phils closer Duran (left oblique strain) placed on 15-day IL
PHILADELPHIA -- Things are going so poorly for the Phillies lately that closer Jhoan Duran hasn’t pitched since April 11, but he still landed on the 15-day injured list with a “very mild” strained left oblique. The Phillies placed him on the IL on Saturday (retroactive to Wednesday), recalling right-hander
Phils place Bowlan (groin) on IL, recall Johnson
PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies placed right-hander Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day injured list with a strained right groin on Monday. They recalled right-hander Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take his place on the roster.
Painter's heroics not enough to overcome Phillies' miscues
PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies rookie Andrew Painter had a bad Sunday morning. A few hours later, the Phils’ baserunners had it even worse.
Wheeler set to make 2 more rehab starts before Major League return
PHILADELPHIA -- Zack Wheeler is scheduled to make two more rehab starts before he rejoins the Phillies rotation. If he makes both, he likely will make his season debut during the series in Atlanta on April 24-26. “He’s on track,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Friday afternoon at Citizens Bank