ZACH EFLIN NEWS

Strikes out six in win Eflin (1-0) allowed two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out six in seven innings to earn the win against the Cardinals on Friday.

Impact Eflin didn't have much trouble getting through the first seven innings Friday, but he gave up a leadoff double to Dylan Carlson in the eighth inning before Justin Williams ended the shutout with a home run to left field. However, the right-hander still picked up his first win of the year and has recorded a 3.15 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 20 innings. He'll attempt to remain effective at home against the Giants on Wednesday.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eflin pitches into 8th, Phillies beat Cardinals 9-2

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APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thursday's contest rained out Eflin and the Phillies won't play against the Mets on Thursday since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eflin will have to wait to make his third start of the season, but he'll likely to start Friday's series opener against the Cardinals while Matt Moore gets pushed back to Saturday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. The right-hander has posted a 3.46 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 13 innings across his first two outings of 2021.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes six in no-decision Eflin tossed six innings against the Braves on Saturday, giving up four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out two. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Eflin got off to a shaky start in the contest, yielding three runs in the first frame, including a pair on a Freddie Freeman home run. The right-hander subsequently settled in, however, and didn't allow another runner to cross the plate until the sixth inning. Eflin's performance was a step down from his first start against Atlanta, during which he gave up only one run while striking out eight over seven innings, but the positive is that he didn't fold after being knocked around early. Eflin's next start is scheduled for Thursday at the Mets.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fans eight in season debut Eflin allowed a run on four hits and a walk while fanning eight across seven innings Sunday against the Braves. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Eflin left the game shortly after giving up a home run to Travis d'Arnaud in the seventh inning, but that was the only mistake he committed all game long -- the right-hander was dominant and opened the campaign with a quality start. Eflin posted career-best marks in both ERA (3.97) and WHIP (1.27) last season, and he appears to be carrying that momentum into 2021. His next scheduled start will come on the road against the Braves on April 10.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to start spring finale Eflin (back) will get the start Monday in the Phillies' Grapefruit League finale against the Blue Jays, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Eflin will rejoin the Phillies' spring pitching schedule for the first time since March 13, but he's been able to stay relatively on track in his build-up program over the past two weeks while he's managed a minor back injury. Rather than pitching in the Grapefruit League last week when his turn came up, Eflin completed a simulated game without issue. Assuming he's able to cover around 4-to-5 innings Monday, he should head into Opening Day with few restrictions. Eflin is lined up to start the Phillies' third game of the regular season Sunday versus Atlanta.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' 'pen picture should become clearer Nobody has said it, but the Phillies’ rotation looks set with Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, Zach Eflin, Matt Moore and Chase Anderson. The bullp...

MARCH 24, 2021 • MLB.COM

On track to avoid injured list Eflin (back) is expected to be ready to pitch the third game of the season April 4 against Atlanta, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eflin was scratched from his scheduled Friday start due to a back issue, but he hasn't been significantly set back. He threw a bullpen session Sunday and is scheduled for a simulated game Wednesday and a Grapefruit League outing Monday. He's expected to be 10-15 pitches behind where the Phillies want him to be for the start of the regular season but should still be able to last at least four or five innings in his first turn in the rotation.

MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session scheduled Eflin (back) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Eflin skipped his scheduled start Friday due to a back issue, but it appears to be a minor one. Assuming his bullpen session goes well Sunday, he should make a Grapefruit League start next week and will be set up to take his first turn in the rotation once the regular season begins.

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could throw bullpen Sunday Eflin (back) may be ready to throw a bullpen session Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eflin was scratched from his scheduled Friday start against the Yankees with back issues, but the team is hoping he can get back on the mound soon. Spencer Howard (back) and Vince Velasquez (oblique) are also dealing with injuries, so the Phillies are getting short on rotation options and would certainly like to have Eflin back as soon as possible. They won't want to rush their No. 3 starter, however, so it's possible non-roster invitee Ivan Nova could take a turn in the rotation if none of the preferred choices are ready to go.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back issue Eflin is dealing with a back issue and won't make his scheduled start Friday, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Eflin's back flared up early in the week, and he's been brought along slowly as a result. He played catch Wednesday but won't be able to make his Grapefruit League appearance Friday. Manager Joe Girardi said that he's "a little concerned," Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. With just over two weeks remaining until Opening Day, it's safe to wonder whether the issue will impact his availability to begin the season.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

How Jimmy Rollins, Ruben Amaro Jr., and ‘an insider’ helped the Phillies land Zach Eflin It's been more than six years since the Phillies started rebuilding. But if the plan finally reaches the postseason this year, the very firs...

MARCH 15, 2021 • INQUIRER.COM

Dominant through two spring starts Eflin threw four scoreless innings against the Tigers on Saturday, striking out four while allowing two hits and no walks.

Impact Eflin owns a 0.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP and 7:0 K:BB through six Grapefruit League innings. The 26-year-old had something of a breakout in last year's shortened season, as his strikeout rate jumped over 10 points to 28.6 percent, though some poor batted-ball luck meant his ERA only dropped slightly from 4.13 to 3.97. His 3.39 FIP and 3.23 xFIP hint at the sort of season he could have if he keeps those sort of strikeout numbers this season while maintaining his typically strong control.

MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies Spring Traning: Zach Eflin sharp in spring debut Zach Eflin worked two scoreless innings on Wednesday in his spring training debut at Joke Marchant Stadium as the Phillies earned their firs...

MARCH 3, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Are the Phillies taking a leap by depending on Zach Eflin as the No. 3 starter? | Extra Innings After Eflin posted a 3.65 ERA and 47-to-6 strikeouts-to-walks ratio in his final six starts last season, the Phillies believe he’s poised to...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • INQUIRER.COM

3 questions for Phils after non-tender moves While the Phillies look for new leadership in baseball operations, they created some news this week when they brought back each of their sev...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Neris, Eflin among 5 to reach deals with Phillies Pitchers Héctor Neris, Zach Eflin, David Hale and Seranthony Domínguez have agreed to one-year contracts with the...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Avoids arbitration with Phillies Eflin agreed to a one-year deal with the Phillies on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration.

Impact This was a forgone conclusion, as Eflin is firmly entrenched in the Phillies' rotation heading into 2021. He posted a 3.97 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 70 strikeouts in 59 innings last season -- numbers supported by a 3.39 FIP and 3.23 xFIP.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

'I want the ball': Zach Eflin keeps Phillies' playoff hopes alive Eflin tossed eight-plus innings, struck out nine, walked one and allowed three runs in the Phillies' 12-3 win over the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fans nine over eight innings Eflin (4-2) earned the win Wednesday against the Nationals after allowing three runs on six hits with nine strikeouts and one walk over eight innings.

Impact The right-hander dominated Washington through eight innings and attempted to finish a complete game, but he gave up a single and a homer before getting pulled. It's was still a strong performance for Eflin in what will be his final start of the regular season, though he could still be used out of the bullpen this weekend, if necessary. He has a 4.15 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 70:14 K:BB through 56.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies set 40-man postseason player pool The Phillies announced their 40-man postseason player pool on Sunday evening as they continue their pursuit of a potential playoff berth. Th...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • MLB.COM

Fires shutout against Jays Eflin (3-2) picked up the win during the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, allowing four hits and two walks over seven shutout innings in a 7-0 victory. He...

Impact The right-hander picked a good time for his best start of the season, as the Phillies are holding onto the first wild-card spot in the National League and are trying to catch the Marlins for the second seed in the NL East. Eflin will take a 4.28 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 61:13 K:BB through 48.1 innings into his final start of the regular season, currently scheduled for Sept. 25 in Tampa Bay.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Eflin's 3rd shutout leads Phils to Game 1 win The Phillies could use one more start like this from Zach Eflin. He tossed a four-hit shutout in a 7-0 victory over the Blue Jays in Game 1...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • MLB.COM

Eflin fans 9, Harper homers, Phillies blank Blue Jays 7-0 Zach Eflin struck out nine in a four-hitter, Bryce Harper hit another homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-0 in...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Eflin's 3rd shutout leads Phils to Game 1 win The Phillies could use one more start like this from Zach Eflin. He tossed a four-hit shutout in a 7-0 victory over the Blue Jays in Game 1...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • MLB.COM