2K24: Philadelphia Phillies

[heyelander]

Harper went to management and suggested be be worked out at First to try to help the team and get him back on the field sooner. Not going to change his timeline for DHing, but might get him on the field quicker.

[heyelander]

I know it's early, but I'm really getting tired of the phillies losing.

[madducks]

Bryce Harper, who had TJ surgery on 11-23-22, is set to see his doctor for a follow-up appointment on Monday morning, and if all goes well he could be cleared to rejoin the Phillies' lineup on Tuesday. Harper has reportedly looked very good during batting practice with the Phillies the last couple of weeks.

[heyelander]

I think it comes down to if he can slide during games without hurting himself. I am so jacked though. THinking of driving the 8 hours down to LA to see him play this week if he's cleared.

[heyelander]

I know it's early, but I'm really getting tired of the phillies losing.

great reverse jink, 11-5 since I posted this.

[Gregg]

I think it comes down to if he can slide during games without hurting himself. I am so jacked though. THinking of driving the 8 hours down to LA to see him play this week if he's cleared.

That would be awesome!

[heyelander]

great reverse jink, 11-5 since I posted this.

reverse-reverse jink! now 0-1 since I posted this!!!

[rhd]

Kimbrel got his 400th career save against his former club, the Braves. 16 days ago, Kenley Jansen got his 400th, also against his former club the Braves. Before May 10th, there were only 6 pitchers w 400+ career saves. 16 days later there are 8.

[madducks]

Jose Alvarado before going on the IL in early May:
0 BB in 14.1 IP

Jose Alvarado since returning from the IL in early June:
7 BB in 8 IP

I wonder if that elbow is still bothering him.

[Sharky]

Jose Alvarado before going on the IL in early May:
0 BB in 14.1 IP

Jose Alvarado since returning from the IL in early June:
7 BB in 8 IP

I wonder if that elbow is still bothering him.

So who’s plan B? Kimbrel?

[heyelander]

So who’s plan B? Kimbrel?

he's been getting the majority of the saves in alvarado's absence.

[madducks]

Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter has been shut down and will undergo additional testing after feeling renewed discomfort in his right elbow.

[madducks]

Jose Alvarado before going on the IL in early May:
0 BB in 14.1 IP

Jose Alvarado since returning from the IL in early June:
7 BB in 8 IP

I wonder if that elbow is still bothering him.

José Alvarado goes back to the IL with left elbow inflammation. I guess I shouldn't have dropped Kimbrel back in April.

[madducks]

Bryce Harper finally ended his homerless streak at 38 games/166 plate appearances.

[rhd]

Oh no! MLB.com reports that the Phillies report that Andrew Painter is expected to have TJ surgery. So out until at least late-'24, probably '25.