Orion Kerkering

The Phillies officially activated Orion Kerkering from the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Kerkering re-joined the Phillies after he concluded his rehab assignment. Kyle Backhus was optioned as the corresponding move.

Kerkering pitched on back-to-back days for Triple-A Lehigh Valley during his rehab stint and made his final appearance Saturday, striking out two and allowing one hit in a scoreless inning against Triple-A Durham. He rejoined the Phillies in San Francisco on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Kerkering is expected to be activated from the 15-day IL ahead of Tuesday's game against the Giants.

Orion Kerkering will pitch for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

If all goes well, Kerkering is expected to be activated from the injured list on Monday or Tuesday.

The Phillies placed RHP Orion Kerkering on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.

Fantasy Impact

Kerkering pitched in a minor league game on Monday. He will miss the first couple weeks of the season.

Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering (hamstring) said he expects to pitch in a Grapefruit League game on Tuesday and is expecting to be ready to start the season on time.

Fantasy Impact

Kerkering threw a live bullpen session on Saturday, and said he expects to pitch in three spring games before the end of camp. The 24-year-old has had an outstanding start to his career, posting a 2.79 ERA across 136 appearances through his first three seasons.