ZACH EFLIN NEWS

Throws six shutout innings in win Eflin (4-6) earned the win Thursday versus the Cubs. He pitched six shutout innings with five strikeouts while only allowing five hits and a walk.

Impact The right-hander has now produced three straight quality starts, and Thursday's was arguably his finest work this year. Eflin got plenty of support from a Philadelphia offense led by Brad Miller's three-homer game. Through 102 innings, Eflin has a 3.88 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 94:14 K:BB across 17 starts. He'll look to keep up the positive momentum after the All-Star break.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first win in nearly two months Eflin (3-6) earned the win after allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over six innings Saturday against the Padres. He struck out a pair.

Impact Eflin registered his first victory since May 7, settling in nicely after allowing a two-run Manny Machado homer in the first inning. The right-hander allowed just one hit the rest of the way before giving way to the bullpen after the sixth. Eflin has turned in back-to-back quality starts, allowing three earned runs in 12 innings across those two outings. In 16 starts overall this season, Eflin owns a serviceable 4.13 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with an 89:13 K:BB in 96 innings. He's lined up to face the Cubs in his next start.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Officially starting Saturday Eflin (illness) is starting Saturday's game against the Padres.

Impact Eflin was initially slated to start Thursday against the Marlins, but he received a few extra days of rest since he was dealing with congestion and body aches. The right-hander has posted a 4.50 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 22 innings across his last four appearances.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eflin expected to start for the Phillies against the Padres

The Phillies will send Zach Eflin to the mound Saturday and the Padres plan to give Yu Darvish the start

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Start pushed back Eflin was scratched from Thursday's start against the Marlins due to congestion and body aches, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Eflin has tested negative for COVID-19, but he's now scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Padres so he can get some extra rest as he works through his illness. Matt Moore will start Thursday's series finale against Miami.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses quality start Saturday Eflin didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Mets, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out four.

Impact The right-hander exited the game in line for his third win of the year, but the Phillies' bullpen once again melted down. Eflin still came through with his ninth quality start of the season, and he'll carry a 4.20 ERA and 87:11 K:BB through 90 innings into his next outing.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eflin scheduled to start for Philadelphia against New York

The Mets are expected to send Jacob deGrom to the mound Saturday and the Phillies will give Zach Eflin the start

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gives up four homers Eflin (2-6) allowed seven runs (six earned) on nine hits over five innings Sunday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Giants.

Impact Eflin was tagged with nine hits, tied for his second-most in a start this season, but all six earned runs came via the long ball. He served up a pair of homers in the first and another in each of the third and fifth innings. The 27-year-old's ERA jumped to 4.39, and he possesses an 83:10 K:BB over 84 innings. Eflin had allowed just three homers over his previous five outings. He's lined up to face the Mets on the road next weekend.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seems crazy, but Phillies' Eflin 'might be a little bit off' Wow, Zach Eflin could have said Sunday, that was like, a crazy game.

JUNE 21, 2021 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Zach Eflin gives up back-to-back homers in first as Giants rout Phillies 11-2 Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin gave up consecutive home runs in the first inning in an 11-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants.

JUNE 21, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Goes five innings in no-decision Eflin allowed three runs on seven hits while striking out two over five innings Tuesday against the Dodgers. He did not walk a batter nor did he factor into the decision.

Impact Eflin gave up an early run in the first and then gave up another two in the fourth after back-to-back doubles by Zach McKinstry and Julio Urias. The 27-year-old failed to last six innings for the second time in his last three outings after going at least six in his first 10 starts of the year. He owns a pedestrian 3.99 ERA and 1.24 WHIP to go along with a 77:10 K:BB over 79 innings --- his 10 walks are the second least this season among qualified pitchers behind Jacob deGrom. Eflin is expected to take the mound again early next week against the Nationals.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses six strong innings Eflin didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against Atlanta despite tossing six innings of one-run ball, giving up eight hits and two walks while fanning seven.

Impact Eflin has gone winless over his last five outings, but this start was a clear step in the right direction since he had allowed three or more runs in three of his four starts prior to this game against Atlanta. Despite the subpar record, Eflin still owns a strong 3.89 ERA across 74 innings (12 starts) and will aim to take another step in the right direction when he takes the ball again. He's scheduled to start next week against the Dodgers on the road.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eflin scheduled to start as Philadelphia hosts Atlanta

The Phillies will send Zach Eflin to the mound Wednesday and the Braves will give Tucker Davidson the start

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Start pushed back Eflin will not start any of the games in the Phillies' weekend series against Washington, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact The Phillies were able to rearrange their rotation after their scheduled game Wednesday against the Reds was postponed. Rather than skip Spencer Howard or Vince Velasquez, neither of whom opened the year in the rotation, they'll push Eflin back, meaning he'll have over a week between his previous start Sunday against the Rays and his next outing, which will come Tuesday against Atlanta at the earliest. There haven't been reports that he's dealing with an injury, so this appears to be simply a way to get him some extra rest.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes another loss Sunday Eflin (2-5) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Rays after allowing four runs on six hits and a walk while fanning five across 4.2 innings.

Impact Eflin has now dropped four straight decisions and has given up at least three runs in three of those contests -- though it's worth noting this was his first appearance where he couldn't complete six innings. The right-hander has seen his ERA rise from 3.58 at the end of April to 4.10 following his six starts during the current month. He's scheduled to take the ball next week against the Nationals at home.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fans six in loss Eflin (2-4) took the loss after surrendering four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out six across six innings Monday against the Marlins.

Impact Eflin wasn't on top of his game in this one, but he kept his club in the contest before exiting with a two-run deficit. He's now been saddled with three consecutive losses, allowing 10 earned runs over his last 18 innings. The right-hander's next outing tentatively lines up for Sunday at Tampa Bay.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Posts quality start despite loss Eflin (2-3) was tagged with the loss Wednesday against the Marlins after giving up two runs on six hits while fanning six across six innings.

Impact Eflin has been tagged with the loss in each of his last two starts, but this outing was clearly a step in the right direction after his five-run, seven-hit start against the Nationals on May 13. The right-hander has three quality starts in four appearances this month and owns a 3.77 ERA on the season while giving up two or fewer runs in five of his last seven contests. He will have a shot at redemption next week since his upcoming start is scheduled for Monday against the Marlins on the road.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stumbles in first inning Eflin (2-2) allowed five earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out nine across six innings to take the loss Thursday against the Nationals.

Impact Eflin surrendered a pair of two-run home runs in the first inning, which accounted for the majority of his damage on the day. He did settle in from there and allowed four hits, one walk and one earned run across his final five frames. Eflin also flashed impressive strikeout stuff, punching out a season-high nine batters. Across 51.1 frames, Eflin has maintained a 3.86 ERA with a 51:5 K:BB for the campaign. He projects to take his next turn through the rotation Wednesday against the Marlins.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fans eight against Atlanta Eflin (2-2) picked up the win in Friday's 12-2 rout of Atlanta, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk over 6.2 innings. He struck out eight.

Impact The Phillies jumped out to a 6-0 lead before the right-hander even took the mound, making for a relatively stress-free night for Eflin. He tossed 64 of 99 pitches for strikes en route to his fifth quality start of the season, and the 27-year-old has lasted at least six innings in every one of his seven outings. He'll take a 3.38 ERA and stellar 42:3 K:BB through 45.1 innings into his next start.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quality start in no-decision Eflin allowed two earned runs on 10 hits while striking out seven across six innings in the loss to the Mets on Sunday. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Eflin may have surrendered a season-high 10 hits, but he was successful in stranding nine runners on base resulting in only two runs allowed. This was his fourth straight start without issuing a walk. In six starts, he only has two walks compared to 34 strikeouts. The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.49 through 38.2 innings and he hasn't allowed any home runs.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eflin expected to start for Philadelphia against New York

The Mets will start David Peterson on Sunday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Zach Eflin

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surrenders nine hits in loss Eflin (1-1) suffered his first loss of the season Tuesday against the Cardinals while allowing five runs on nine hits but did not allow a walk and struck out eight over 6.2 innings...

Impact Eflin's overall performance was better than his final line shows. The 27-year-old allowed three runs over the first two innings but was able to settle in while not allowing a run over the next four frames. He ended up being pulled with two outs in the seventh after surrendering back-to-back singles, and his replacement, Sam Coonrod, coughed up a two-run double on the first pitch he threw to Paul Goldschmidt. Eflin had begun the year with three quality starts in his first four outings but wasn't as sharp Tuesday night after allowing a season-high nine hits. The right-hander has had impressive command, however, as he's logged a 27:2 K:BB over 32.2 innings. He'll take a 3.58 ERA into his next start against the Mets on Sunday.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes no-decision in quality start Eflin allowed one run on seven hits and zero walks over six innings during Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Giants. He had three strikeouts and didn't factor in the decison.

Impact The 27-year-old continues to showcase strong control early in the season with only two walks through four starts. Eflin left Wednesday's contest with a 4-1 lead, but the bullpen promptly surrendered four runs after his exit. The right-hander has a 2.77 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 19:2 K:BB through 26 innings, and he lines up to pitch at St. Louis early next week.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eflin scheduled to start for Philadelphia against San Francisco

The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Wednesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zach Eflin

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eflin scheduled to start for Philadelphia against San Francisco

The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Wednesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zach Eflin

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS