Philadelphia Phillies

Jesus Luzardo tossed a stellar outing, allowing no earned runs on just three hits and one walk while striking out seven over seven innings in Wednesday's win against the Giants.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s performance, Luzardo's season stats stand at a 4.14 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 8 wins and 5 losses across 19 games started. Luzardo had a much needed bounce back outing after allowing five earned runs in his last outing.

Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-5 in the win over the Giants, driving in three runs with a home run and adding a walk while scoring once.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s blowout victory, Schwarber boasts a .253 batting average with 29 home runs and 68 RBI across 93 games this season. The 32-year-old currently ranks second in the NL in home runs and fourth in OBP.

Bryce Harper went 4-for-6 in the win over the Giants, featuring three doubles, a home run, one RBI, and three runs scored.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s game, Harper is hitting .259 with 10 home runs and 35 RBI across 65 games this season. Harper is trying to find his swing, as he has struck out 11 times in his last 28 at-bats.

Max Kepler left Wednesday's game early against the Giants with a bruised right shin. (Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kepler will likely be further evaluated into the weekend. He can be considered as day-to-day for now.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Orion Kerkering came in sore on Tuesday, but is available on Wednesday. (Source: Lochlan March on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kerkering was unavailable on Tuesday due to the soreness. He should be back in his usual role on Wednesday with the All-Star break around the corner.

Phillies reliever Jordan Romano blew a save and took the loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

Fantasy Impact: Romano entered the game in the eighth inning, recording two outs to end the frame. However, he allowed a leadoff double, a single, and a walk-off, inside-the-park home run to Giants catcher Patrick Bailey in the ninth. The outing raised Romano's season-long ERA to a hefty 7.44 while he now has three blown saves in 11 opportunities.

Taijuan Walker worked four innings of one-run ball, yielding just two hits alongside a pair of walks against three strikeouts Tuesday against the Giants.

Fantasy Impact: Chalk that one up as a rock-solid outing for Walker, especially considering it was his first start since May 30. The righty did not allow an extra-base hit and went toe-to-toe with Giants lefty Robbie Ray for the time he was in the ball game. He now sports a 3.55 ERA in 20 outings (nine starts) on the season.

The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed right-hander Nabil Crismatt to a minor-league pact. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Crismatt recently exercised his release clause with the Phillies before returning to the team on a minor-league pact on Tuesday. The 30-year-old appeared in five games with the Phillies in 2024, allowing just two earned runs with six strikeouts across seven innings of work.

Cristopher Sanchez allowed one run on seven hits over seven innings in a no-decision on Monday against the Giants.

Fantasy Impact: Sanchez lowers his ERA to 2.59, but he was unable to earn the win in a low-scoring game. He'll look to keep it going against the Padres heading into the All-Star break.

Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott homered and drew a pair of walks Sunday against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: Stott played hero on Sunday, clubbing a go-ahead, two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to power the Phillies to a 3-1 win. Still, the homer was just his sixth of the season while he is hitting just .238 with 13 stolen bases and a .650 OPS across 81 appearances.

Zack Wheeler allowed one earned run on one hit and no walks while striking out 12 over nine innings in Sunday’s win against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: Wheeler has been one of the game’s top pitchers this season, continuing to put on a clinic. Over his last six starts, he’s allowed just four earned runs while striking out 54 batters. Following Sunday’s outing, Wheeler boasts a 2.25 ERA and 0.85 WHIP with a 9-3 record across 18 starts this season. His next scheduled start is Saturday against the Padres.

Aaron Nola threw a bullpen session on Sunday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: It is the first time Nola has thrown off the mound since being placed on the injured list. He is scheduled to continue his rehab in Florida through the All-Star break.

Nick Castellanos went 1-for-5 in loss to the Reds with a home run, three RBI, and one run scored.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s game, Castellanos is hitting .278 with 49 RBI and 11 home runs over 87 games this season. He has three homers and eight RBI over his past seven contests.

The Yankees signed RHP Joel Kuhnel to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Kuhnel recently opted out of his minor league deal with the Phillies. He'll add relief depth in the Yankees organization.

The Phillies recalled RHP Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Fantasy Impact: Johnson remains in the majors in a middle relief role after serving as the 27th man in Wednesday's doubleheader.

Mick Abel has been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. (Source: Philadelphia Phillies on X)

Fantasy Impact: Abel struggled in his last two starts, allowing nine earned runs in 4.2 innings combined. He'll head to the minors to reset and should get another opportunity with the big league club this season. Seth Johnson was recalled in a corresponding move.

Brandon Marsh went 1-for-4 in the win over the Padres, contributing a home run and an RBI along with a run scored.

Fantasy Impact: After the game, Marsh's season stats include a .262 batting average with 20 RBI and 24 runs scored across 65 games. Marsh is hitting .238 over his last seven games.

The Phillies say Andrew Painter will not pitch in the Futures Game. (Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Painter had his name selected on Monday to the Futures Game in a couple of weeks. He remains shut down during the All-Star break.

The Phillies designated INF Buddy Kennedy for assignment. (Source: Scott Lauber on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Phillies needed to open a roster spot after activating Bryce Harper from the injured list. Kennedy will likely pass through waivers unclaimed.

Ranger Suarez allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk while striking out eight over seven innings in Sunday’s win against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact: Suarez extended his dominant stretch, allowing one earned run or fewer in four consecutive starts. Following Sunday’s outing, he holds a 7-2 record with a 2.00 ERA and 0.99 WHIP across 11 starts. His next scheduled start is Saturday against the Reds.