Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - News - July 31, 2021

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Vince Velasquez - Heads to bullpenPhillies manager Joe Girardi said Saturday that Velasquez will move to the bullpen, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

ImpactChase Anderson will join the rotation as a replacement for Velasquez, who was pummeled for five runs over two innings in Friday's loss to Pittsburgh. Though he has a pair of shutout appearances among his last six starts, Velasquez has been blasted in each of the other four outings, giving up 24 runs in 12 innings among those starts. Velasquez will likely work mostly in mop-up spots out of the bullpen, but he could earn more high-leverage opportunities if he excels in his initial relief appearances.

AUGUST 1, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Chase Anderson - Awarded starting nodAnderson is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactAt least temporarily, Anderson will join the rotation as a replacement for Vince Velasquez, who was moved to the bullpen Saturday after another rocky start. Anderson is unlikely to represent much of an upgrade from Velasquez, as he's been hit hard this season whether working as a starter or a long reliever. The 33-year-old right-hander has submitted a 6.75 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 7.0 K/9 across 44 innings with Philadelphia.

AUGUST 1, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Kyle Gibson has strong Phillies debut and other observations from a 15-2 win over the PiratesPITTSBURGH -- Kyle Gibson did not have much time to meet his new teammates after he arrived at PNC Park on Saturday shortly before first pit...

AUGUST 1, 2021•KANSASCITY.COM

Kyle Gibson has strong Phillies debut and other observations from a 15-2 win over the PiratesPITTSBURGH -- Kyle Gibson did not have much time to meet his new teammates after he arrived at PNC Park on Saturday shortly before first pit...

AUGUST 1, 2021•NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Andrew McCutchen - Undergoes MRIMcCutchen (knee) underwent an MRI on Sunday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

ImpactMcCutchen exited Saturday's loss to the Pirates with a left knee issue, and he was held out of the lineup Sunday. Manager Joe Girardi said that the team is still waiting on results from the outfielder's exam, and a timetable for his return isn't yet known.

AUGUST 1, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Gibson excels in Phils debut; Realmuto, Harper pound Pirates

Kyle Gibson pitched into the seventh inning in his Phillies debut and got plenty of support as Philadelphia avoided a series sweep by pounding the Pittsburgh Pirates 15-4

AUGUST 1, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keller gets mixed results as Bucs drop finalePITTSBURGH -- Mitch Keller arrived in Pittsburgh as the Pirates’ top prospect. The journey at the Major League level has been bumpy for the...

AUGUST 1, 2021•MLB.COM

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Gibson excels in Phils debut; Realmuto, Harper pound Pirates