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Bryce Harper • 1B • Phillies

Bryce Harper Returns to Sunday's Lineup After Migraine Issues

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (head) is back in the starting lineup and is hitting third for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Colorado Rockies and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, according to MLB.com. Harper was pulled from Saturday's win over Colorado before even making a plate appearance due to a migraine, but he's feeling much better on Sunday and will return to action. Fantasy managers will want to get him back into their lineups in traditional leagues. The 33-year-old two-time MVP and eight-time All-Star is hitless in three career at-bats against Sugano, but he's been hot so far in May with a .357 average (10-for-28) with three home runs, three doubles, four RBI, eight runs scored, and a stolen base in 34 plate appearances across nine games. Overall, it's been a productive season for Harper, as he's slashing .282/.380/.549 with a .929 OPS, nine home runs, 23 RBI, 24 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 142 at-bats.

14 hours ago

Bryce Harper • 1B • Phillies

Bryce Harper Exits Game with Migraine

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (head) was pulled out during the first inning of Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Harper was taken out of the game before taking his first at-bat due to a migraine. Felix Reyes took over as the pinch-hitter and will cover first base for the rest of Saturday's game. This shouldn't be something that forces Harper to miss additional time. Fantasy managers should check back on Sunday just in case Harper isn't ready to play yet.

Yesterday

Aidan Miller • 3B • Phillies

Aidan Miller Suffers a Potential Setback

Philadelphia Phillies prospect Aidan Miller has suffered a setback in his recovery from a lower-back injury that has sidelined him for months. He had recently resumed fielding ground balls and performing rotational exercises, but he has now been shut down from all baseball activities. It remains unclear whether the team is simply being extra cautious with its top prospect or if there is an underlying issue preventing him from taking another step forward. The 21-year-old shortstop first began experiencing back issues late in the 2025 season, causing him to miss time in the Arizona Fall League. Once the team reported to Spring Training, he began experiencing the same back problems and was subsequently shut down. He has been slowly building back up, though the team has never been able to clearly define or diagnose the issue with much detail. It remains to be seen whether he will make his Major League debut at all this season, and his value as a prospect to stash is slowly diminishing in value.

Yesterday

Brad Keller • RP • Phillies

Brad Keller Remains a Potential Ninth-Inning Option for Phillies, Earns Third Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Keller had a rocky ninth inning against the A's on Wednesday night, but he still secured his third save of the year. Keller gave up a single and two walks to load the bases before getting Jacob Wilson to ground out to end the game. Keller needed 22 pitches to earn his third save in the last six days, and he'll remain a primary setup man for Jhoan Duran, who just returned from the injured list and threw 27 pitches on Tuesday. With Duran unavailable, Keller stepped in once again. He has a 4.02 ERA in his 15 2/3 innings this season and will remain in a high-leverage role, even though Duran should get most of the save chances for the Phillies now that he's healthy.

3 days ago

Bryce Harper • 1B • Phillies

Bryce Harper Clubs Two Home Runs, Stays Locked in at the Plate

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper led the team in their 9-1 win over the visiting Athletics at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night. Harper finished the contest 3-for-4 at the plate with two long balls, three RBI, three runs scored, and a walk to raise his season average to .286 and his OPS to .948 in the process. The 33-year-old All-Star's first homer came in the third inning off starter Luis Severino, before taking reliever Tyler Ferguson deep in the eighth frame. The eight-time All-Star, two-time MVP, and four-time Silver Slugger winner is seeing the ball extremely well right now in early May, as he's gone 8-for-19 (.421) with three home runs, three doubles, four RBI, six runs scored, and a stolen base in five games so far this month. Harper now has back-to-back three-hit performances and is as locked in as they come. Keep riding his bat while it lasts. Overall in 2026, Harper is slashing .286/.377/.571 with a .948 OPS, nine homers, 23 RBI, 22 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 133 at-bats.

4 days ago

Cristopher Sánchez • SP • Phillies

Cristopher Sanchez Dominates A's, Punches Out 10 on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez was on his game in Tuesday's 9-1 beatdown of the Athletics at Citizens Bank Park, throwing eight shutout innings with three hits allowed, one walk, and 10 strikeouts to win his third game of the 2026 season. The 29-year-old southpaw threw 69 of his 97 pitches for strikes and got 22 whiffs during his best performance of the year and his fifth quality start. Sanchez is now 3-2 over his eight starts with a 2.42 ERA (2.40 FIP), a 1.34 WHIP, and a 60:14 K:BB in 48 1/3 innings pitched. His 60 strikeouts lead the league, and he has allowed more than two runs in an outing only once in his eight starts. Sanchez is a must-start in traditional fantasy leagues whenever he's on the mound, and that will be especially true when he makes his next scheduled start at home against the last-place Colorado Rockies this weekend.

4 days ago

Jhoan Duran • RP • Phillies

Jhoan Duran to Come Off the Injured List on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed closer Jhoan Duran (oblique), who has been out since April 11 with a strained muscle in his left side, will come off the 15-day injured list on Tuesday "unless something weird happens," interim manager Don Mattingly told Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Phillies will clear Duran to rejoin the back end of their big-league bullpen early this week after he looked good during a bullpen session over the weekend. Fantasy managers need to keep in mind that Duran will be skipping a minor-league rehab assignment, but they should still put him back into their starting lineups for Tuesday's series opener at home against the Athletics. Duran is one of the better closers in the league, and he was sporting a 1.35 ERA with eight strikeouts, no walks, and five saves for the Phillies in 6 2/3 innings before landing on the IL. Right-hander Brad Keller, who served as Philly's fill-in closer with Duran sidelined, will revert to a high-leverage setup role now that Duran is returning.

6 days ago

Jhoan Duran • RP • Phillies

Jhoan Duran Could Avoid Rehab Assignment

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jhoan Duran (oblique) might not require a minor-league rehab assignment. On Sunday, Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said Duran might not need a rehab assignment before being activated from the Injured List. Duran was touching 100 mph during a successful bullpen session on Saturday. All signs are pointing to Duran being activated off the 15-day IL early next week. Brad Keller has been filling in as the closer in Philly, but his fantasy value will take a hit once Duran returns.

7 days ago

Jhoan Duran • RP • Phillies

Jhoan Duran Scheduled to Throw Bullpen Session on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) is scheduled to throw a second bullpen session at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday. The 28-year-old is working his way back from an oblique strain that has kept him on the injured list since mid-April. While the Phillies are reportedly not planning to push him before he's 100% ready, Duran appears to be close to making his return. Before getting injured, the hard-throwing right-hander pitched to a 1.35 ERA and 0.75 WHIP with eight strikeouts and five saves across 6 2/3 innings. Duran has been one of the better closers in baseball in recent seasons. Once healthy, Duran should immediately re-assume the Phillies' ninth-inning role from right-hander Brad Keller.

May 2

Brandon Marsh • LF • Phillies

Brandon Marsh Exits Early with Elbow Injury

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (elbow) was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. Marsh was pulled out of the game in the seventh inning due to a bruised right elbow. There aren't many more details on the situation, but it doesn't sound like this issue should force him to miss an extended period of time. Before exiting, Marsh went 1-for-3 at the plate with two runs scored and a single. Dylan Moore took over in left field and could see a few starts if Marsh misses a game or two because of this injury.

May 1

Jhoan Duran • RP • Phillies

Jhoan Duran Throwing a Bullpen on Thursday, to Return Soon?

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday for the first time since landing on the 15-day injured list with a left-oblique strain, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Duran has been on the IL for 16 days, but the Phillies are optimistic about his progress, and he could rejoin the back of the Phillies' bullpen soon. The hard-throwing 28-year-old Dominican is rostered in 97% of Yahoo leagues, so there's a slim chance he's available on your league's waiver wire. When healthy, Duran is one of the most dominant closers in baseball. Before going on the IL, he had a 1.35 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, five saves, eight strikeouts, and no walks in his 6 2/3 innings pitched. Duran had a career-high 32 saves last year between the Phillies and Minnesota Twins. With Duran sidelined of late, right-hander Brad Keller has emerged as the club's primary option for saves in the ninth inning.

Apr 30

Aidan Miller • 3B • Phillies

Does Aidan Miller Still Hold Stash Value?

Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Aidan Miller (back) has yet to take the field this season and is quickly losing stash value. According to a recent report by Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, the team's top infield prospect is "nearing" a return to swinging a bat. While the infielder has been able to participate in other baseball activities, he has yet to begin swinging, which remains a major hurdle in his recovery. Early in camp, Miller was in contention to compete for a starting job, but this injury prevented him from making a strong case. Last season, the former 27th overall pick from the 2023 MLB Draft spent most of his time with Double-A before earning a short taste with Triple-A. With Double-A (108 games), Miller posted a .259/.382/.427 line with 13 home runs and 52 stolen bases. Over his short eight-game stint with Triple-A, Miller stole seven bags while holding a .333 AVG. While he still has a potential length recovery ahead of him, Miller remains in play for a second-half MLB debut.

Apr 30

J.T. Realmuto • C • Phillies

J.T. Realmuto Trending Towards Return from Injured List on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (back) is "trending" towards returning from the 10-day injured list when first eligible on Saturday, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Realmuto has been sidelined since April 21 due to back spasms. Across 61 plate appearances before the injury, Realmuto hit .259/.344/.352 with one home run, four RBI, and five runs scored. While the 35-year-old no longer profiles as the same hitter he once was at his peak, Realmuto should still be a solid source of batting average from the catcher position for fantasy managers. He also profiles as a major upgrade behind the plate for the Phillies, who have gotten little from the catching tandem of Rafael Marchan and Garrett Stubbs in Realmuto's absence.

Apr 28

Jhoan Duran • RP • Phillies

Phillies Hopeful Jhoan Duran Will be Activated in a "Couple of Days"

According to Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, the team hopes closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) will be ready in a "couple of days." When meeting with the press earlier on Tuesday, Dombrowski noted that the team remains very hopeful that their closer will be ready to return in the near future, potentially before the end of the week. Duran hit the 15-day injured list on April 16 with an oblique injury, but appears to have avoided a serious injury. Given this recent update, it appears Duran may not have to wait much longer to return to MLB action. Before suffering the injury, Duran was enjoying a solid start to the 2026 campaign, tallying five saves with a 1.35 ERA and a 0.78 WHIP. In the meantime, fantasy managers should expect Brad Keller to see most of the save opportunities.

Apr 28

Brad Keller • RP • Phillies

Brad Keller a Short-Term Solution for Saves in Fantasy Baseball

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Brad Keller has emerged as a potential short-term solution for high-end production in fantasy baseball. Manager Rob Thomson said that Keller will earn the bulk of the team's save situations while Jhoan Duran (left oblique strain) is sidelined. With save opportunities on the way, Keller has the potential to accrue fantasy points as a short-term replacement option. Adding Keller doesn't come without some risk, though. He's up to a 4.78 FIP, and his 7.84 K/9 rate is nearly two units lower than last year. He also struggled in a high-leverage situation on Thursday as he surrendered a solo home run to Seiya Suzuki during a tied game in the ninth inning. With that being said, the Phillies remain committed to giving him leverage work, and we're encouraged by his 56.7% ground ball rate, 2.61 BB/9, and 2.58 xERA. He has additional upside greater than his current ranking as the #41 closer in RotoBaller's latest rest-of-season rankings.

Apr 25

Jhoan Duran • RP • Phillies

Jhoan Duran Not Expected to Miss Extended Time on Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jhoan Duran (oblique) is not expected to miss much time on the 15-day injured list. According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, the Phillies have expressed minimal concern about the long-term severity of the injury and that he would be "surprised" if the elite closer missed more than a month of action. Duran officially hit the injured list earlier this week with a left oblique strain, which has paved the way for right-hander Brad Keller to take on ninth-inning duties. Before the injury, Duran was enjoying a strong start to his 2026 campaign, tossing 6 2/3 innings to the tune of a 1.35 ERA and a 0.75 WHIP. He has struck out eight hitters and tallied five saves while taking just one loss. When active, Duran holds elite RP1 upside, pitching for a competing Phillies team. In the meantime, Keller holds solid mid-end RP2 upside and should see the majority of the save opportunities.

Apr 24

Brandon Marsh • LF • Phillies

Brandon Marsh Clubs Two Homers in Loss to Cubs on Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh was at his best on Thursday, but it wasn't enough in the team's 8-7, 10-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Marsh went 3-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, a walk, and a strikeout to raise his season average to an even .300 and his OPS to .829. The left-handed-hitting outfielder's first homer of the day came off right-handed starter Edward Cabrera in the second inning. Marsh, who is rostered in only 9% of Yahoo leagues at the moment, might be worth a look off the waiver wire soon if he continues to swing the bat well. In his last nine games played, he's gone 12-for-32 (.375). Marsh now has four home runs on the 2026 season in 22 games and has added a .300/.329/.500 slash line, 14 RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 85 plate appearances.

Apr 24

J.T. Realmuto • C • Phillies

Phillies Place J.T. Realmuto on Injured List With Back Injury

The Philadelphia Phillies placed catcher J.T. Realmuto (back) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a lower-back injury, league sources told Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Realmuto had missed two games before returning on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Phils are calling up Garett Stubbs from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and he will split time behind the plate with Rafael Marchan. Despite dealing with back and foot injuries in the first couple of weeks of the 2026 season, Realmuto managed to hit .259/.344/.352 with a home run, four RBI, and five runs scored in his first 54 at-bats. It's more bad news for the Phillies, though, who have lost seven straight games to dig themselves a sizeable hole early on. It's only the third time in Realmuto's eight years with the Phillies that he has landed on the IL. Marchan has started the year 2-for-31 at the plate with a homer and seven strikeouts, while Stubbs hit .289/.413/.632 in 46 plate appearances at Triple-A before his call-up. Fantasy managers should be looking to avoid the catching situation in Philly with Realmuto sidelined. UPDATE: Realmuto was officially put on the IL with back spasms.

Apr 22

Bryce Harper • 1B • Phillies

Bryce Harper Off to a Strong Start in 2026, Poised for Vintage Season?

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper has been one of his team's lone bright spots so far in 2026. Across 96 plate appearances, the 33-year-old is hitting .274/.365/.536 with five home runs, 13 RBI, 11 runs scored, and one stolen base. Harper's strikeout rate currently sits at a career-best 15.6%. He's cut down his whiffs without sacrificing quality of contact, as his 13.6% barrel rate is right in line with his career mark of 12.8%. Health remains a red flag in Harper's profile, as he's reached 600 plate appearances in a season just once since 2019. However, the veteran lefty slugger does not seem to be showing any signs of age-related regression just yet. If he can stay on the field, Harper could be poised for a big season in 2026.

Apr 21

Zack Wheeler • SP • Phillies

Zack Wheeler to Make Season Debut on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (shoulder) is set to be reinstated from the 15-day Injured List on Saturday. The right-hander will make his season debut against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Wheeler has fully recovered from surgery to address venous thoracic outlet syndrome. He made his final rehab start with Double-A Reading, allowing four runs across four innings of work. The right-hander was able to throw a handful of rehab starts, so he figures to have a normal workload in his debut. Fantasy managers should double-check the waiver wire and make sure Wheeler isn't sitting around.

Apr 21

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