Availability
Jonathan Bowlan is uncertain if he'll be available this weekend.
Fantasy Impact
Bowlan is improving with his groin strain. He is up in the air for the postseason.
Phillies’ manager Don Mattingly told reporters that Jonathan Bowlan is not expected to land on the injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Bowlan is hopeful to return before the end of the regular season.
Jonathan Bowlan left Thursday's game early against the Mets with a groin injury.
Fantasy Impact
Bowlan will be further evaluated on Friday. He said he felt his groin tighten on the second-to-last pitch he threw in the eighth inning.
Jonathan Bowlan worked a scoreless bottom of the ninth, striking out two and hitting a batter to earn the save in Friday's 5-3 win over the Angels.
Fantasy Impact
With Jhoan Duran reportedly dealing with a stomach bug, Bowlan was called on to preserve a two-run lead in the ninth Friday night. Bowlan plunked the first batter he faced, but quickly rebounded to close the door on the Angels. The 29-year-old righty has been excellent for the Phillies this season, posting a 2.77 ERA with a 60-14 K/BB ratio across 48 2/3 innings.
Jonathan Bowlan retired all three batters who came to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning of Monday's 6-5 win over the Cardinals, striking out one and recording his first career save.
Fantasy Impact
With All-Star closer Jhoan Duran having pitched in both of the previous two days, Bowlan was called on to preserve a one-run lead in the ninth on Monday. The 29-year-old righty impressively made quick work of the Cardinals, earning his first save in 82 career MLB appearances. Bowlan has put together a nice season out of the Philadelphia bullpen, as he sports a 2.74 ERA with 53 strikeouts across 42 2/3 innings.