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Jesús Luzardo • SP • Phillies

Jesus Luzardo Keeps Rolling, Shuts Down Reds on Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo is on a strong run, and that continued as he shut down the Cincinnati Reds on the road on Thursday in a 1-0 victory. Luzardo threw seven shutout innings, allowing just two hits, walking two, and striking out 11 to win his eighth game of the 2026 season. The 28-year-old southpaw from Peru has had some uneven performances this year for sure, but he has also allowed two or fewer runs in 13 of his 19 starts in his second year in Philly. He will take an 8-4 record, 3.52 ERA, and 136:35 K:BB in 110 1/3 innings into next week's All-Star break after posting his fourth start of the season with double-digit strikeouts. Since allowing five earned runs in six innings in a no-decision against the Chicago White Sox on June 5, Luzardo has given up only six earned runs while walking 14 and striking out 56 in 37 1/3 innings pitched in six starts versus the Reds, Toronto Blue Jays, Miami Marlins, Washington Nationals, New York Mets, and Kansas City Royals. He's rolling going into the break, and fantasy managers can only hope he keeps this form to begin the second half later this month.

17 hours ago

Zack Wheeler • SP • Phillies

Zack Wheeler Reaches Double-Digit Strikeouts for Second Straight Outing

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler wasn't too happy about being an All-Star Game snub, and he took it out on the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night in the Phillies' 4-1 victory at Great American Ballpark. Wheeler was dominant, allowing an earned run on four hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out a season-high 14 hitters in seven innings for his ninth win of 2026. It was Wheeler's second straight start with double-digit punchouts after he fanned 10 in just 4 2/3 innings on July 1 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only run the Reds mustered was on a solo homer by Eugenio Suarez. Wheeler will try to keep the good times rolling this year and close out the first half of the season strong in a good matchup this Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Wheeler came into 2026 fantasy drafts with some volatility following surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome, but he hasn't missed a beat in his 12th MLB season and is now sporting a 2.28 ERA. Keep him in all starting lineups for his upcoming matchup against the Tigers.

2 days ago

J.T. Realmuto • C • Phillies

J.T. Realmuto a Positive Regression Candidate?

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is showing his age (35) in his 13th year in the big leagues in 2026. The three-time All-Star is currently hitting .201/.286/.319 with a career-worst .604 OPS, five home runs, 25 RBI, 22 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 61 games played across 231 plate appearances. He hit just .176 (13-for-74) with eight walks and 20 strikeouts in 21 games in June, but he also had three of his five home runs, five doubles, 16 RBI, 11 runs scored, and two of his three steals in 85 plate appearances. Realmuto is no longer in his prime and has been showing signs of decline at the plate for the last several seasons, but is he really as bad as his current surface stats suggest? Under the hood, Realmuto's expected batting average of .248 and xwOBA of .316 (wOBA of .274) point to a second-half resurgence. But still, he's ranked in the 38th percentile in hard-hit rate, the 22nd percentile in barrel rate, and the 34th percentile in chase rate. There's very little upside here, which is why Realmuto is now rostered in less than 20% of Yahoo leagues.

Jul 2

Zack Wheeler • SP • Phillies

Zack Wheeler Fans 10 in Just 4 2/3 Innings Against Pirates

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler had an unusual day on Wednesday in the team's 10-6 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park. Wheeler only lasted 4 2/3 innings on the mound and allowed four earned runs on nine hits (one homer), but he walked only one and struck out a season-high 10 batters in the no-decision. It was the first time that the 36-year-old veteran didn't make it through five innings all year, and he wasn't happy about the early hook after the game when speaking to the media. Still, the three-time All-Star is now 8-1 on the season with a sharp 2.36 ERA (3.30 FIP) and 0.94 WHIP with 84 strikeouts and 20 walks in 80 innings pitched across his 13 starts in his 12th season in the majors. Coming into the 2026 campaign, there was some uncertainty as to whether Wheeler could rebound to ace form following surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. Through the first half of the year, it's safe to say that he has exceeded expectations. Fantasy managers will want Wheeler in their starting lineups for his final start of the first half next week against the Cincinnati Reds.

Jul 2

Brandon Marsh • LF • Phillies

Brandon Marsh Continues Power Binge With Two More Homers on Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh has been flexing his muscles all month, and that continued in Monday night's 11-7 loss to the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park. Marsh went 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs and also struck out three times in the contest. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder is now up to 14 homers on the season -- he's just three home runs shy of a new career high -- and he's up to a whopping nine round-trippers in June. In addition to his 14 homers, Marsh has 44 RBI in 80 games played and has become a must-add off the waiver wire for fantasy managers seeking more pop in their lineup. The former second-round selection by the Los Angeles Angels in 2016 came into Monday's contest against Pittsburgh with a .321/.353/.510 slash line, .863 OPS, 12 homers, 42 RBI, 46 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. Fantasy managers should expect some regression since he's basically playing every day and being exposed to more left-handed pitchers, but regardless, he's now rostered in nearly 80% of Yahoo leagues.

Jun 29

Kyle Schwarber • DH • Phillies

Kyle Schwarber Returns From Back Injury on Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (back) is serving as the team's designated hitter and is batting in the two-hole for Thursday's contest in D.C. against the division-rival Washington Nationals and right-hander Cade Cavalli, according to MLB.com. Lower-back tightness kept Schwarber out of the Phillies' starting lineup for the last two games, but the All-Star slugger is now back and should be returned to all starting lineups in traditional fantasy leagues. The 33-year-old three-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner currently leads all of baseball with 29 home runs while slashing .252/.367/.594 with a .961 OPS, 52 RBI, 51 runs scored, and a stolen base in 76 games across 338 plate appearances. Schwarbs has clubbed four home runs in his last four games (three homers last Saturday) and is hitting .306 (22-for-72) with seven long balls, 13 RBI, and 15 runs scored in 20 games so far in June. He still has plenty of swing and miss to his game, but it's all worth it for the elite raw power that he provides from the left side of the plate. Schwarber has hit .167 with one RBI and a .777 OPS in six career at-bats versus Cavalli.

Jun 25

Kyle Schwarber • DH • Phillies

Kyle Schwarber Missing a Second Straight Game With Back Injury

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (back) is sitting out of Wednesday's game against the division-rival Washington Nationals for the second straight game due to a back issue, according to MLB.com. First baseman Bryce Harper will serve as the DH and bat third, with Alec Bohm starting at first base and batting cleanup, and Edmundo Sosa manning third and batting eighth against Nationals right-hander Miles Mikolas. Schwarber, MLB's leader in home runs with 29, was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with lower-back tightness, and he'll miss a second straight game. As of right now, the elite left-handed power hitter is being considered day-to-day, but that could change quickly if Schwarbs is unable to return to Philly's lineup by this weekend. His next chance to return will be for Thursday's series finale in D.C. against the Nats. The 33-year-old veteran has been on a heater of late, going 7-for-23 (.304) with five home runs, 10 RBI, and nine runs scored in his last six games. Fantasy managers should check back on Schwarber's condition on Thursday.

Jun 24

Adolis García • RF • Phillies

Adolis Garcia Undergoes Successful Lat Surgery

The Philadelphia Phillies said on Wednesday that outfielder Adolis Garcia (lat) underwent successful surgery to fix his torn right lat in Chicago, according to Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Garcia is facing a recovery time of six to eight months, so he will miss the rest of the 2026 season. The 33-year-old Cuban right-handed slugger should have ample time to be ready for the start of the 2027 campaign, but the damage has been done to his fantasy profile. Before suffering a season-ending torn lat, Garcia was struggling in Philly to the tune of a .195/.270/.329 slash line, .599 OPS, seven home runs, 21 RBI, 21 runs scored, three stolen bases, 21 walks, and 84 strikeouts in 67 games across 259 plate appearances. The two-time All-Star has not been the same since he hit a career-best 39 home runs and drove in 107 runs in 2023 with the Texas Rangers on his way to leading them to their first World Series title. There probably isn't going to be a ton of interest in a fading power hitter coming off a serious injury when he hits the open market this winter.

Jun 24

Edmundo Sosa • 2B • Phillies

Edmundo Sosa Drives in Five on Tuesday, Set for More Playing Time?

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Edmundo Sosa had a big game near the bottom of the team's batting order in Tuesday's 14-9 win over the hosting Washington Nationals, going 2-for-5 at the plate with a home run, a double, a career-high five RBI, two runs scored, and two strikeouts. Sosa wasn't originally in the Phillies' starting lineup for this one, but he was inserted late as the designated hitter after All-Star slugger Kyle Schwarber was scratched due to back tightness. The 30-year-old veteran utility man took advantage with a big game in the Phillies' win. Sosa hasn't played much in June, but when he has played, he's been solid, going 11-for-36 (.306) with two home runs, two doubles, a triple, eight RBI, and six runs scored. In 126 at-bats in 2026 as a bench player for Philly, Sosa is slashing .238/.274/.413 with five long balls, 24 RBI, 17 runs, and two stolen bases. If Schwarber's back injury sends him to the injured list, Sosa could be a lineup regular for the Phillies as they head into the All-Star break next month. Sosa is currently rostered in only 1% of Yahoo leagues.

Jun 24

Jesús Luzardo • SP • Phillies

Jesus Luzardo Shows his Upside With 13-Strikeout Performance Against Nats

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo has been hit or miss for fantasy managers in 2026 with the Phillies, but he showed his upside in his outing on Tuesday against the division-rival Washington Nationals on the road in the team's 14-9 victory. Luzardo allowed five earned runs on six hits while walking three and striking out a career-high 13 batters in 6 2/3 innings for a no-decision. Most of the damage the 28-year-old southpaw absorbed on the night came during a four-run fourth inning at Nationals Ballpark. Despite allowing five earned runs, Luzardo generated 19 swings and misses on his 104 pitches. He's now 6-4 on the year with a 4.39 ERA (3.13 FIP) and 1.31 WHIP with 110 strikeouts and 30 walks in 92 1/3 innings across 16 starts. The month of June has been very indicative of Luzardo's inconsistent season, as he allowed three earned runs with 17 strikeouts in his previous two outings, but he gave up another five earned runs with just two K's in six innings to begin the month on June 5 against the Chicago White Sox. Fantasy managers should consider Luzardo a must-start in his upcoming matchup against the division-rival New York Mets, his first meeting with them in 2026.

Jun 24

Kyle Schwarber • DH • Phillies

Kyle Schwarber Scratched on Tuesday With Back Tightness

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (back) was scratched from Tuesday night's lineup on the road against the division-rival Washington Nationals with tightness in his lower back, according to Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Utility infielder Edmundo Sosa is serving as the DH for the Philis and is batting eighth in the order against Nationals left-hander PJ Poulin. For now, we'll consider Schwarber, the MLB leader in home runs with 29, to be day-to-day until further notice. Losing the 33-year-old three-time All-Star for an extended period of time would be devastating to the Phillies and fantasy managers alike. Check back on Wednesday to see if Schwarber is feeling good enough to return to the starting nine. Schwarber hit three homers on Saturday against the division-rival New York Mets (two in one inning) and continues to be the cream of the crop in fantasy when it comes to power. In addition to leading the league in homers, Schwarbs also leads in strikeouts (115), slugging percentage .594, and total bases (170) in his 75 games across 337 plate appearances. He's been outstanding in June, going 22-for-72 (.306) with seven long balls, 13 RBI, and 15 runs scored.

Jun 23

Bryce Harper • 1B • Phillies

Bryce Harper Hits for the Cycle for First Time in his Career

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper had a special day at the plate on Saturday in the team's 15-3 blowout win over the division-rival New York Mets. Harper finished 4-for-5 at the plate with three runs scored and two walks to produce the first cycle of his career. The 33-year-old two-time MVP and eight-time All-Star hit a solo home run in his first at-bat, and he finished off the cycle in the fifth inning in a game in which teammate Kyle Schwarber also hit three home runs. The Phillies' offense just could not be stopped at Citizens Bank Park. Harper's fantasy managers had to have been happy with what they saw on Saturday night, as he entered the game in a 1-for-22 slump in his last seven games. With the offensive outburst and first cycle of his career, Harper is now slashing .259/.367/.506 with 16 home runs, 43 RBI, 50 runs scored, and five stolen bases in his 316 plate appearances. The Phillies and fantasy managers alike are hoping that his four-hit day against the Mets can get him going at the plate with the All-Star break quickly approaching next month.

Jun 20

Kyle Schwarber • DH • Phillies

Kyle Schwarber has a Monster Three-Homer Game in Rout of Mets

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber put on a power display on Saturday evening at Citizens Bank Park in the team's 15-3 blowout win over the division-rival New York Mets, going 4-for-5 at the plate with three home runs, six RBI, and four runs scored to raise his season average to .254 and his OPS to .963. Schwarber hit his first two home runs in the first inning, with both long balls traveling 450 feet. It was the left-handed slugger's fifth career three-homer game, and he has now hit safely in eight of his last nine games. In that span, Schwarber has cleared the fences five times with nine RBI and nine runs scored. The 33-year-old veteran and three-time All-Star already came into Saturday's contest in Philly with a league-high 25 home runs despite also punching out a league-high 112 times in 72 games played. After the three-homer showing, Schwarber is now slashing .254/.368/.595 with 28 home runs, 49 RBI, 49 runs scored, and a stolen base in his 329 plate appearances. Schwarber is a freak of nature and remains the best source of raw power in the big leagues in a hitter-friendly home ballpark.

Jun 20

Trea Turner • SS • Phillies

Trea Turner Returns From Calf Injury on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (calf) is back at shortstop and hitting in his customary leadoff spot for Saturday's game at Citizens Bank Park against the division-rival New York Mets and right-hander Freddy Peralta, according to MLB.com. Turner was hit by a pitch on the right calf in the bottom of the first inning on Thursday and eventually made an early exit from the game, but after a day off on Friday, he's back in action on Saturday as he looks to start turning his disappointing 2026 season around. The 32-year-old three-time All-Star and two-time batting champion enters action on Saturday with a .223/.276/.334 slash line with a .610 OPS, seven home runs, 21 RBI, 15 stolen bases, and 43 runs scored in 73 games across 319 plate appearances. He has yet to homer in 15 games in June and has gone 13-for-58 (.224) during the month with three doubles, two RBI, four stolen bases, nine runs scored, three walks, and 16 strikeouts in 63 plate appearances. It might be tough for Turner to start his turnaround on Saturday against Peralta, whom he has hit just .063 against with a .368 OPS, one homer, and three RBI against in 16 career at-bats.

Jun 20

Trea Turner • SS • Phillies

Trea Turner Leaves Game After Being Hit by Pitch in First Inning

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (calf) left Thursday night's game against the division-rival New York Mets early at Citizens Bank Park after he was hit by a pitch in his right calf in the bottom of the first inning, according to Paul Casella of MLB.com. It's the second time this week that Turner left early after being hit by a pitch. Turner initially stayed in the game after being hit and came around to score in the first frame, but he was eventually replaced at the 6 by Edmundo Sosa. The severity of the 32-year-old three-time All-Star's injury is unknown as of right now, but we'll consider him day-to-day until we know more. The fact that Turner stayed in the game initially leads us to believe that he should be alright. In his 12th year in the big leagues, Turner has shown signs of decline at the plate, as he entered Thursday's clash with the Mets with a .223/.274/.334 slash line, career-low .608 OPS, seven home runs, 21 RBI, 15 stolen bases, and 42 runs scored in 72 contests over 318 plate appearances. If Turner is forced to the injured list, Sosa would take over as the Phillies' starting shortstop. UPDATE: Turner was diagnosed with a bruised right calf, according to Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Jun 18

Adolis García • RF • Phillies

Adolis Garcia to Have Season-Ending Lat Surgery on Wednesday

The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Thursday that outfielder Adolis Garcia (lat) will have season-ending surgery on his right lat on Wednesday, and it will be performed by Dr. Anthony Romero. Garcia's 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. It's a tough break for the 33-year-old Cuban in his first year in Philly. The veteran outfielder was struggling with the Phillies before his lat injury, though, and he'll finish the year with a disappointing .195/.270/.329 with seven home runs, 21 RBI, 21 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 67 games across 259 plate appearances. The two-time All-Star hit a career-high 39 home runs and drove in 107 runs in 148 games in 2023 on his way to leading the Rangers to their first-ever World Series championship, but he has declined rapidly since then, and injuries certainly haven't helped. Garcia's season-ending injury could help rookie outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr. stick around the rest of the year after his recent call-up. He deserves attention for his raw power from the left side of the plate in deeper fantasy leagues.

Jun 18

Andrew Painter • SP • Phillies

Phillies Demote Rookie Pitcher Andrew Painter to Triple-A

The Philadelphia Phillies demoted right-hander Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. After losing to the division-rival Miami Marlins on Wednesday, Painter is 1-8 with a 7.06 ERA in his first 14 appearances (12 starts) in his first year in the big leagues in 2026. The 23-year-old former 13th overall pick in 2021 struggled again on Wednesday in Philly's 12-4 loss, allowing six earned runs on six hits (two homers) while walking two and striking out three in just two innings pitched. Painter has really struggled of late, surrendering five-plus runs in each of his last three starts. It's unclear who will take Painter's spot in the starting rotation to close out the first half of the 2026 season. Painter will head back to the Iron Pigs to work on some things, but he'll most likely be back up with Philly at some point in the second half. Fantasy managers in single-year mixed leagues shouldn't consider him a must-hold amidst his struggles. Painter is currently rostered in only 11% of Yahoo leagues.

Jun 17

Brad Keller • RP • Phillies

Phillies Place Brad Keller on Injured List With Forearm Tendinitis

The Philadelphia Phillies announced before Tuesday's game against the division-rival Miami Marlins that they placed right-handed reliever Brad Keller (forearm) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 14) with right-forearm tendinitis and recalled right-hander Max Lazar from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Keller had one of his worst outings of the year for the Phillies in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, allowing three earned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out one in just one inning of work. The 30-year-old veteran has gone 2-1 on the year with a 4.15 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 31 strikeouts, 12 walks, three saves, and 13 holds in 30 1/3 innings out of the bullpen in his first year with the team. Keller will be forced to sit out the next couple of weeks, but he could be back as a valuable late-inning setup man for Philly before the All-Star break in mid-July. Keller only has eight saves in his eight-plus MLB seasons, but six of them have come in the last two years with the Phillies and Chicago Cubs.

Jun 16

Trea Turner • SS • Phillies

Trea Turner Out of Tuesday's Lineup With Wrist Injury

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (wrist) is out of the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's game at home against the division-rival Miami Marlins, according to MLB.com. Turner was removed from the game early in Monday's series opener with a right-wrist bruise after he was hit by a pitch, and he'll miss at least one game as a result. With X-rays coming back negative, Turner is expected to be back in the starting nine on Wednesday. Edmundo Sosa will start at the 6 at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday and will bat ninth for the Phillies against Marlins right-hander Tyler Phillips. Turner, in his 12th year in the big leagues, is showing clear signs of decline so far in 2026, as he's currently hitting just .216/.268/.326 with a career-worst .595 OPS, seven home runs, 21 RBI, 14 stolen bases, and 41 runs scored in 71 games and a league-high 291 at-bats. The three-time All-Star had a league-high .304 average (179-for-589) in 141 regular-season games in 2025 in his third year with the Phillies. Turner hasn't homered since May 27 and has gone 10-for-53 (.189) with two doubles, two RBI, three steals, seven runs, three walks, and 15 strikeouts in 13 games so far in June.

Jun 16

Trea Turner • SS • Phillies

Trea Turner Removed From Monday's Game Early With Bruised Wrist

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (wrist) was removed from Monday night's game early against the division-rival Miami Marlins with a right-wrist bruise, according to Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Turner will be evaluated further after the game. Before being hit by a pitch on his right hand, Turner went 0-for-3 in the contest to drop his season average to .216 and his OPS to .594. Edmundo Sosa replaced him at the 6 and would likely see most of the starts at shortstop for the Phils going forward if Turner is forced to miss additional time. Fantasy managers will want to check back later or on Tuesday morning for an update on Turner's condition. The three-time All-Star came into Monday's contest with an ugly .219/.269/.330 slash line, a career-worst .598 OPS, seven home runs, 21 RBI, 14 stolen bases, and 41 runs scored in a league-high 288 at-bats and 70 games played in his 12th year in the big leagues. Positive regression should be coming for the veteran shortstop, but not much, as he sits with an xBA OF .231 and an xSLG of just .344. Turner sits in just the 37th percentile in hard-hit rate and the ninth percentile in xwOBA. UPDATE: X-rays on Turner's right wrist came back negative, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.

Jun 15

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