Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies meet in game 2 of series
The Atlanta Braves bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Philadelphia PhilliesJUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ZACH EFLIN #24 - PITCHER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
10-9 W-L •
1.15 WHIP •
3.59 ERA
10-9 W-L
1.15 WHIP
3.59 ERA
Olson homers twice to lead Braves past Phillies 5-3
Matt Olson homered twice and Travis d’Arnaud also went deep to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia PhilliesJUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eyeing short IL stint Eflin (knee), who was placed on the injured list Tuesday, said he's hopeful that he'll be ready to rejoin the Phillies' active roster in the minimum 15 days, Todd Zolecki of MLB.co...
Impact When speaking about his injury, Eflin noted that he's dealing with bruising under his right kneepad. Eflin had the same knee surgically repaired in September, but the pitcher nor the Phillies believe he'll require any sort of follow-up procedure as a result of the setback. According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Phillies will look to keep Eflin off his feet for the next 5-to-7 days before he starts up his throwing program again. Philadelphia will call up Bailey Falter from Triple-A Lehigh Valley later this week to replace Eflin in the rotation.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hits injured list with bruised knee Eflin (knee) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Impact Eflin's 2021 campaign ended prematurely due to knee troubles, and they popped up again during his mid-June start against the Nationals. While he was able to make his next start, which came Saturday against San Diego, the issue remains a worry, so he'll skip at least his next two turns in the rotation. He'll be eligible to return July 11, as the transaction has been backdated to Sunday, but it's not yet clear if a minimum-length stay is on the table. Bailey Falter is likely the top candidate to take his place in the rotation, as he's made three spot starts already this year.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Knee remains bothersome Eflin is having his right knee evaluated after Saturday's against the Padres, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 28-year-old dealt with a bruised knee in his previous start and was cleared to take the mound Saturday, but he was still affected by the injury and threw only 80 pitches. Eflin pitched well with two runs allowed over five innings, but his availability for the next turn through the rotation is once again up in the air.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Collects win in return Eflin (3-5) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks with three strikeouts in five innings to earn the win Saturday versus the Padres.
Impact Eflin didn't have to miss time after exiting his previous start with a knee injury. He threw 46 of 80 pitches for strikes and picked up his first win in four outings with the help of four perfect innings of relief from four Phillies relievers. For the season, Eflin has a 4.37 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 56:15 K:BB across 68 innings in 13 starts. The right-hander had no restrictions Saturday and is on track for a home start versus the Cardinals next week.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Harper breaks thumb in Phillies' 4-2 win over Padres
Bryce Harper will be sidelined indefinitely with a broken left thumb after he was hit by a pitch from Blake Snell in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padre...JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres win on Austin Nola's RBI single off brother Aaron
Austin Nola hit an RBI single off younger brother Aaron in the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will start Saturday Eflin (knee) will start Saturday against the Padres, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Eflin was questionable for the start after he was limited to two innings Sunday against the Nationals due to a knee issue. However, he did significant pregame work Wednesday and Thursday and is comfortable enough to take the mound. Interim manager Rob Thompson stated that Eflin would not have any restrictions in San Diego.
JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
More pregame work Eflin (knee) threw, did agility work and caught fly balls prior to Thursday's game against San Diego, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Eflin also completed a bullpen session Wednesday, though his status for a potential start Saturday remains unclear. Interim manager Rob Thompson said the team expects to make a decision soon, and if Eflin does take the mound it will be without restriction.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers beat Phillies for 9th time in row with 4-2 victory
Brad Miller hit a two-run single against his former team as the Texas Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies for the ninth time in a rowJUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could make next start Saturday Eflin (knee) completed a bullpen session Wednesday, and interim manager Rob Thomson hasn't ruled out the right-hander from making his next turn through the rotation Saturday in San...
Impact Thomson said Eflin would be put through a few more tests before the Phillies determine if the right-hander is ready to pitch this weekend. Efllin was removed two innings into his start last Sunday against the Nationals due to a lingering bruise in his right knee, which he had surgically repaired last fall.
JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lowe, Heim homer off Gibson as Pérez, Rangers beat Phils 7-0
Nathaniel Lowe and Jonah Heim hit consecutive homers off former teammate Kyle Gibson, Martín Pérez went six innings in his fifth scoreless start of the season and the Texas Rangers...JUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Should make next start The Phillies expect Eflin (knee) to make his next scheduled turn through the rotation Saturday against the Padres, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact Eflin was limited to two innings during Sunday's start against Washington due to a lingering right knee bruise, but he may be good to go for his next start. The 28-year-old's bullpen session Thursday will provide further clarity on his status for this weekend in San Diego.
JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Eflin makes early exit from Phillies' sweep-spoiling 9-3 loss to Nationals WASHINGTON — Until a few days ago, the Phillies didn’t know for sure if Zach Eflin would be able to pitch Sunday.
JUNE 19, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Knee injury downplayed Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson said after Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Nationals that Eflin was limited to two innings in his start due to a lingering right knee bruise, Jim Sali...
Impact According to Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Thomson noted that prior to the game, the Phillies were planning on restricting Eflin to around 50 pitches because of the knee issue, but the right-hander threw only 38 pitches across two innings and gave up four earned runs before his day game to an end. Eflin, who dropped to 2-5 with the loss, admitted that his knee isn't 100 percent, but he believes he'll be ready to go when his next turn in the rotation comes up next Saturday in San Diego. On a positive note, Thomson said that Eflin doesn't have any damage to the patellar tendon in his right knee, which he had surgically repaired last fall.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Soto's homer helps Nats slow Phillies, avoid 5-game sweep
Juan Soto hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 to avoid a five-game sweepJUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
May have aggravated knee injury Eflin was lifted two innings into his start Sunday against the Nationals after potentially aggravating the right knee injury he contended with during his previous outing, Joe Trezz...
Impact While the knee issue didn't prevent Eflin from returning to the mound Sunday on his normal four days' rest schedule, the right-hander never seemed comfortable against the Nationals. He tossed 28 of his 38 pitches for strikes and was charged with four earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out two. Expect interim manager Rob Thomson to provide an update on Eflin's condition following the game.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies bring road win streak into game against the Nationals
The Philadelphia Phillies hit the road against the Washington Nationals looking to continue a seven-game road winning streakJUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hoskins' pinch-hit in 10th, Phils top Nats; 15 W in 17 games
Pinch-hitter Rhys Hoskins singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 for their 15th win in 17 gamesJUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zach Eflin Likely to Make Next Start Against Washington Nationals Zach Eflin is likely to make his next start for the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
JUNE 18, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Zach Eflin Likely to Make Next Start Against Washington Nationals Zach Eflin is likely to make his next start for the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
JUNE 18, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Garrett Stubbs' 3-run homer lifts Phillies over Marlins 3-1
Garrett Stubbs hit a three-run homer with two out in the ninth inning, sending the Philadelphia Phillies to a dramatic 3-1 victory over the Miami MarlinsJUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Multiple homers allowed Eflin did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's loss against Miami, striking out four in six innings while allowing four runs on five hits.
Impact Eflin got hit hard in the first inning, allowing all four runs with two out on two-run homers by Jesus Aguilar and Avisail Garcia. After that, he allowed just one single and ended the outing by retiring the last 13 batters he faced. The 28-year-old has allowed six homers in his last five starts, spanning 31 innings, after allowing just one in his first six starts.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aguilar leads Marlins to wild comeback victory over Phillies
Jesús Aguilar homered, drove in four runs and hit a go-ahead double in the ninth inning to lead the Miami Marlins to a wild 11-9 victory over the Philadelphia PhilliesJUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
