The Phillies activated Tanner Banks from the IL and designated Christian Cairo. Here is why this roster move makes sense for the rotation right now.

The Phillies activated Tanner Banks and made two corresponding roster moves before Sunday's series finale against the Braves.

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list before their game Sunday at the Atlanta Braves. Banks landed on the injured list on July 9 with a left forearm strain. Banks, 34, is 0-4 with a 7.14 ERA in 28 games.

The Philadelphia Phillies are competing for a National League Wild Card spot. Left-handed relief pitcher Tanner Banks is currently out with a left forearm strain , however. Banks has not pitched since early July because of the injury but is expected to return in “mid-to-late September” according to MLB.com. Banks began his rehab assignment on […] The post Phillies news: Philadelphia may get big pitching boost before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher is inching closer to returning to action.

The Philadelphia Phillies quietly announced an injury update to a five-year veteran pitcher during their series against the Miami Marlins. The post Phillies Quietly Announce Injury Update to 5-Year MLB Veteran Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY.

The Philadelphia Phillies have been slowly but surely making up ground in the NL East, now sitting just 5.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves after a recent win over the Miami Marlins. The Phillies have been hit hard by injuries this year, especially in the pitching department, but are hoping to get healthy just in time for the postseason. On […] The post Phillies news: Philadelphia pitcher gets crucial injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia Phillies make bullpen move before Reds matchup

The Phillies placed a pitcher on the injured list ahead of their game on Thursday night against the Reds in Cincinnati.