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Phillies' Trea Turner: On base four times in Saturday's loss
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Turner went 2-for-3 with two walks, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 10-3 loss to the Mets.
The star shortstop was busy on the basepaths Saturday, but Turner is struggling to build any momentum ahead of the playoffs. He's collected multiple hits in four of his last 11 games, but over that stretch he's batting just .256 (11-for-43) with two homers, three steals, five RBI and eight runs. Turner needs one more homer to record the fourth 20-20 campaign of his career.
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Phillies' Orion Kerkering: To be optioned to Triple-A
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The Phillies informed Kerkering following Saturday's game that he will be optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Kerkering was told bluntly that the team can no longer pitch him with seven games remaining in the regular season and so much on the line. The right-hander gave up four runs over one inning in Saturday's loss, bringing his ERA to 4.97 over 58 frames for the season. His ERA is now over 9.00 since the All-Star break.
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Phillies' Andrew Painter: Stuck with 10th loss
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Painter (3-10) took the loss Saturday, giving up four runs on four hits and a walk over 5.1 innings as the Phillies fell 10-3 to the Mets. He struck out seven.
The rookie right-hander did strike out six or more batters for the fifth time in his last six starts, but homers by Carson Benge in the second inning and Francisco Alvarez in the fifth accounted for all the damage off Painter and put New York in the lead for good. Over that six-start stretch, Painter has put together a 3.57 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 36:10 K:BB through 35.1 innings as he tried to prove he can be trusted in the playoffs. He's scheduled to make his final start of the regular season at home next weekend against the Rays.
Phillies' Tim Mayza: Gives up three runs, takes loss as opener
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Mayza (3-4) was tagged with the loss against the Mets on Friday, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk in one-third of an inning.
Mayza was given the nod to serve as Friday's opener after enjoying success in his last start against Atlanta this past Saturday, when he struck out four batters across three scoreless innings. He couldn't carry that momentum over against the Mets, however. This outing inflated his stats to a 3.46 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 65 innings this season. Despite the poor outing, the Phillies may call on Mayza to serve as an opener one more time before the end of the regular season in order to protect the rotation for the playoffs.
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Phillies' Edmundo Sosa: Logs three hits in Friday's loss
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Sosa went 3-for-3 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored during the Phillies' 6-3 loss to the Mets on Friday.
Sosa scored the Phillies' first run of the game on a Bryson Stott double in the second inning, and the latter cut the deficit to 3-2 with a solo homer in the sixth. It was Sosa's first home run since Aug. 30 and eighth homer of the year, which is three shy from his career-high total of 11 long balls that he recorded in 2025.
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Phillies' Jonathan Bowlan: Battling mild strain
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Bowlan was diagnosed with a mild right groin strain Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Although Bowlan was diagnosed with a strain, the Phillies will hold off on placing him on the IL because they believe he will be able to return before the end of the season. When healthy, the 29-year-old has been one of the most reliable members of Philadelphia's bullpen, posting a 3.36 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 56.1 innings.
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Phillies' Tim Mayza: Serving as opener Friday
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Mayza will serve as the opener for the Phillies in Friday's game against the Mets, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Mayza will likely handle the first inning before Jose Urquidy takes over in bulk relief. The left-hander has been excellent this season when used as an opener, allowing just one run with a 10:1 K:BB over 9.1 frames.
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Phillies' Kyle Backhus: Sent back to minors
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The Phillies optioned Backhus to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.
He's clearing off the active roster to make space for waiver claim Jose Urquidy. Backhus had been recalled earlier this week and did not make an appearance during his most recent stint in the majors.
Duran struck out two while allowing one hit and no walks in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Mets.
That gives Duran a save on back-to-back days. The star closer's last blown save came July 27 in Miami, and he's recorded at least one punchout in seven consecutive appearances and 10 of his last 11. Duran sports a 1.76 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 79:9 K:BB over 56.1 innings this year, piling up 32 saves (34 chances) to match his career high.
Nola (7-10) tallied the win Thursday against the Mets, striking out four while allowing three hits and three walks in seven scoreless innings.
Nola carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning, inducing 10 groundouts while scattering three hits on the evening. The veteran right-hander is finding his peak form ahead of the postseason for the Phillies, conceding two earned runs or fewer in eight straight starts to produce a 1.86 ERA during that stretch following an abysmal start to the year. He'll take a 4.49 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 169:58 K:BB over 168.1 innings this season into his next scheduled outing versus the Brewers.
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Phillies' Jonathan Bowlan: Dealing with groin issue
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Bowlan was removed from Thursday's contest against the Mets with right groin tightness, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Bowlan recorded two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning before he was forced to leave the game with groin discomfort. The right-hander can be considered day-to-day for the time being and will likely undergo additional imaging in the near future.
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Phillies' Jonathan Bowlan: Exits appearance early with injury
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Bowlan exited Thursday's appearance against the Mets in the bottom of the eighth inning due to an apparent injury, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Bowlan showed some discomfort after he threw a two-strike fastball to outfielder Nick Morabito with one out in the bottom of the eighth frame. The nature of the injury isn't clear, but the-right-hander's status should be updated in the near future. Tim Mayza replaced Bowlan on the mound versus New York.
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Phillies' Jose Urquidy: Will appear in Friday's game
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Urquidy will appear in Friday's game against the Mets, likely in a bulk-relief role, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Urquidy was claimed off waivers by the Phillies earlier Thursday and will be counted on to log some innings right away as Philadelphia tries to cover for the loss of Jesus Luzardo (shoulder). The 31-year-old Urquidy holds a 5.28 ERA and 21:7 K:BB across 29 innings covering one start and 10 relief appearances this season between the Pirates and White Sox.
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