Overview
- The Phillies reinstated left‑hander Tanner Banks from the 60‑day injured list and returned him from a Triple‑A rehab to the major‑league roster on Sunday.
- Banks threw five rehab outings for Triple‑A Lehigh Valley, allowing one earned run over nine innings with 14 strikeouts, and Mattingly said he is stretched to about 45 pitches.
- The club shifted Banks into a bulk relief role rather than a one‑out specialist after he struggled earlier this season and posted a 7.14 ERA in the majors in 2026.
- Heavy recent bullpen use in Atlanta, including an 11‑inning game and a scratched start for Jesús Luzardo, increased the immediate need for a multi‑inning lefty.
- To open roster spots the Phillies optioned RHP Grant Holman to Triple‑A and designated 25‑year‑old prospect Christian Cairo for assignment, exposing him to waivers and creating a depth risk.