Phillies Injury News: Phillies Top Prospect Andrew Painter Undergoes Successful Tommy John Surgery

  Philadelphia Phillies top prospect RHP Andrew Painter underwent successful Tommy John surgery, the team announced late Tuesday evening. The procedure was performed by renowned orthopedist Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.  Painter also underwent an ulnar nerve transposition during the procedure.  The 20-year-old will report to Clearwater by the end the week to begin […]

Mike Lipinski  •  26 Jul 2023
Philadelphia Phillies Injury News and Notes

Here’s the latest news and notes on the Phillies injuries as updated by the ballclub: LHP Ranger Suarez (left elbow strain)– Suarez will make another rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on May 7 at Syracuse (Blue Jays). If all goes well, Suarez will rejoin the rotation according to Phils’ skipper Rob Thomson. The lefty […]

Mike Lipinski  •  05 May 2023
Phillies Roster News and Notes: Phils’ Select Jeff Hoffman, Nick Nelson Optioned and More

The Philadelphia Phillies announced a series of roster moves on Thursday afternoon, the most notable being the addition of RHP Jeff Hoffman to the active roster.  In a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster, the Phillies have designated James McArthur for assignment.  You may be saying, “who the hell is Jeff Hoffman?”  […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 May 2023
Phillies Injury News: Cristian Pache Placed on IL with Knee Injury

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Cristian Pache has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a torn meniscus in his right knee, the team confirmed on Saturday afternoon.  In a corresponding move, the Phillies have recalled outfielder Dalton Guthrie from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.  The Athletic’s Matt Gelb is reporting Pache will need surgery for the torn […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Apr 2023
News & Notes: Philadelphia Phillies Injury Update

Here’s the latest news and notes on the Philadelphia Phillies injuries.   Bryce Harper (Tommy John surgery)– The Phillies all-star is progressing well from late-November Tommy John surgery and began working out at first base earlier this week.  Manager Rob Thomson has mentioned Harper is ready to hit in a competitive situation however he is still […]

Mike Lipinski  •  13 Apr 2023