Impact Coonrod sustained a shoulder strain in late March and has been shut down from throwing. A timetable for his return is unlikely to be known until he begins a throwing program.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Officially placed on IL Coonrod (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Lands on injured list Coonrod (shoulder) will open the season on the injured list, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coonrod was diagnosed with a shoulder strain in late March and shut down from throwing. His expected return timeline is not yet clear.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out with shoulder strain Phillies manager Joe Girardi said Monday that Coonrod is dealing with a strained right shoulder and won't be available for the start of the regular season, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com...
Impact Coonrod picked up the injury following his second Grapefruit League appearance last Wednesday, with the Phillies sending him in for an MRI before the shoulder strain was confirmed. He'll be shut down from throwing for the next 5-to-7 days before the Phillies decide his next steps, but even if Coonrod gets the green light to resume workouts by next week, he won't have sufficient time to get himself ready for Opening Day. When healthy, Coonrod is expected to fill a middle-relief role following a 2021 campaign in which he posted a 4.04 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 42.1 innings while collecting nine holds and two saves.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shakes off thumb injury Coonrod (thumb) made back-to-back appearances out of the Philadelphia bullpen Wednesday and Thursday against Atlanta, covering 1.1 innings while striking out two.
Impact The first of the two appearances marked Coonrod's first game action since Sept. 22, as the Phillies had stayed away for him for about a week while he dealt with a right thumb injury. The 29-year-old owns a 4.04 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 42.1 innings on the season.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Battling thumb problem Coonrod is dealing with a thumb injury but will avoid the injured list for now, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coonrad has allowed runs in three of his last five appearances and hasn't pitched since Wednesday, though it's not clear if either of those facts is related to his thumb issue. With less than 10 days remaining in regular season, any trip to the injured list would bring his campaign to an end.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Clean inning as opener Coonrod struck out one in a perfect inning during Friday's 11-2 loss to Colorado.
Impact The right-hander was one of two Philadelphia pitchers, along with Cam Bedrosian, to keep runs off the board. Coonrod has been a steady presence this year with a 3.75 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 42:12 K:BB across 36 innings. He's logged a 2-2 record, two saves, eight holds and three blown saves. Since he returned from forearm tendinitis, he's allowed two runs on five hits, two walks and two hit batters while racking up 12 strikeouts in eight innings.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Opening Friday's game Coonrod is scheduled to serve as the Phillies' opening pitcher for Friday's game against the Rockies in Philadelphia.
Impact For the second time in less than week, Coonrod will work as an opener for the Phillies. He covered 1.1 innings in his previous "start" against the Marlins on Sept. 5, striking out three while giving up one run on one hit and one walk. He's not expected to cover more than two innings Friday before the Phillies turn the game over to the bullpen.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lasts 1.1 innings as opener Coonrod didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Marlins after allowing one run on one hit and one walk while fanning three across 1.1 innings. He also hit a batter.
Impact Coonrod got the nod as the opener for Sunday's bullpen game, but as it has been the trend all season long, he didn't go deep and was removed with two outs to go in the second inning. He has allowed runs in two of his last five appearances since returning to the big-league roster and owns a 3.00 ERA -- though with an excellent 12.0 K/9 -- through six innings in that span.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Coonrod will start Sunday's game against the Marlins, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact Manager Joe Girardi will employ a bullpen game Sunday, and Coonrod will be the first reliever to take the mound. The 28-year-old hasn't pitched more than two frames in an appearance this season, and he's unlikely to pitch any deeper than that in Miami.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back from injury Coonrod (forearm) was activated off the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Impact Forearm tendinitis had kept Coonrod on the shelf since late June, but he's ready to go now after bouncing back from a late-July setback and tossing three scoreless innings in a rehab assignment. He was serviceable for the Phillies prior to the injury but wasn't a shutdown arm, recording a 4.18 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 28 innings. He found his way to two saves early in the year but won't be a top high-leverage option down the stretch with Ian Kennedy now entrenched in the closer role. Jorge Bonifacio was designated for assignment to clear space on the active and 40-man rosters.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for rehab assignment Coonrod (forearm) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact On the shelf since June 25 with right forearm tendinitis, Coonrod initially appeared on track to rejoin the Phillies within a month, but he was pulled off his rehab assignment in July after two appearances when he experienced a setback. The right-hander was cleared to resume his throwing program shortly thereafter, and he now looks ready to test his forearm out in a game setting once again. He's expected to remain in the minors for a week before the Phillies likely bring him back from the 60-day injured list for their two-game set with the Rays that begins Aug. 24. The 28-year-old reliever compiled a 4.18 ERA and 1.29 WHIP to go with eight holds and two saves in 27 appearances before landing on the IL.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Transferred to 60-day IL Coonrod (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
Impact The move clears space on the 40-man roster for the Phillies to select David Paulino's contract. It likely has little impact on Coonrod's return timeline, as he's already missed close to 60 days with forearm tendinitis and doesn't appear to be anywhere near a return after suffering a setback in a rehab game in late July. The Phillies have yet to indicate when he's expected to be back in action.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shut down following setback Coonrod has been shut down by the Phillies after he recently experienced right elbow soreness following a rehab outing, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coonrod began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on July 17, and he was hoping to return to the major-league club Sunday. While the Phillies are hopeful that the right-hander could resume throwing as early as his weekend, he'll require more time before he's cleared to return to game action.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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JUNE 25, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Out with forearm tendinitis Coonrod was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with right forearm tendinitis, retroactive to June 24.
Impact The right-hander apparently had the injury crop up Wednesday versus Washington when he surrendered three runs on three walks while recording two strikeouts over two-thirds of an inning. The severity of the injury remains unclear, though Coonrod will be eligible to be activated in early July.
JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earns win in relief Coonrod (1-2) struck out one in 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win against the Nationals on Sunday.
Impact Coonrod struggled at the end of May, but he's now tossed 1.2 scoreless innings across his last two appearances. He earned his first win of the season Sunday and has now posted a 3.38 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 24 innings across 23 relief appearances in 2021.
JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stuck with loss Wednesday Coonrod (0-1) allowed three runs on three hits and a walk in one inning in Wednesday's loss to Miami.
Impact The right-hander melted down in the eighth inning, allowing a two-run single to Jon Berti and an RBI single to Jose Devers to waste a good start from Aaron Nola. Coonrod has faltered with five runs allowed in his last three appearances after a strong start to the year. The 28-year-old has amassed two saves, three blown saves and six holds while pitching to a 2.86 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB in 22 innings (20 appearances). The runs he allowed Wednesday were the first he's given up this season that didn't come via home runs.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up second save Coonrod allowed two hits and struck out one across 1.2 innings to earn the save Tuesday against the Brewers.
Impact The Phillies were faced with a depleted bullpen Tuesday, as Jose Alvarado was serving a suspension and Hector Neris was likely unavailable after throwing 1.2 frames a day earlier. That left Coonrod in the closer role, and he managed his second save of the season. Though both Neris and Alvarado figure to earn save chances ahead of Coonrod, his usage as closer in their absence early on this season is worth noting.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Snags save Friday Coonrod allowed a walk and struck out one in one inning to earn the save in Friday's 2-1 win over the Mets.
Impact Closer Hector Neris pitched three of the previous four days and needed rest, so Coonrod was given an opportunity for a save. He did well, as a two-out walk to Brandon Nimmo was the only blemish in Coonrod's performance. The 28-year-old right-hander has a 1.50 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB across 12 innings this season. He's picked up two holds and two blown saves in 11 outings.
MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records six outs in season debut Coonrod threw two scoreless innings in his Phillies debut Monday against the Mets, striking out three and allowing one hit.
Impact Coonrod kept the deficit at two in the sixth and seventh innings of a game that the Phillies would eventually come back to win 5-3. Coonrod's multi-inning usage likely indicates he isn't ticketed for high-leverage work any time soon, but it was an encouraging outing nonetheless for the righty.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Secures roster spot The Phillies announced Wednesday that Coonrod will be included in the team's Opening Day bullpen.
Impact Coonrod's spot on the roster looked tenuous earlier in camp, but he was able to solidify his place in the bullpen after finishing the spring with a 0.96 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB in 9.1 innings. Despite Coonrod's solid showing in the Grapefruit League, he'll enter the season behind at least closer Hector Neris and top setup men Jose Alvarado and Archie Bradley for saves and holds. That will make it tough to extract fantasy value from Coonrod, even if he maintains those excellent ratios over what will likely be a low volume of innings in relief.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On roster bubble Coonrod may be on the outside looking in on Opening Day, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Phillies acquired Coonrod in exchange for their 2020 fourth-round pick Carson Ragsdale in January. He still has options remaining and owns a career 5.74 ERA, so while the team must have seen something in him to bother trading for him, he's certainly not a lock to win a job. Gelb's latest roster projection, based on conversations with scouts and team officials, has Coonrod losing the battle to JoJo Romero for one of the final bullpen spots. Which pitcher wins the job may depend in part on how many southpaws the Phillies want to carry; Coonrod throws right-handed, while Romero is a lefty.
MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NL West teams at the start of spring training
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JANUARY 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
