Overview
- The Phillies claimed right-hander José Urquidy from the Chicago White Sox on Thursday and opened a 40-man roster spot by transferring reliever Caleb Kilian to the 60-day injured list.
- Interim manager Don Mattingly said Urquidy is expected to be available to start Friday or to follow an opener in a bulk-relief role to help cover Luzardo’s missed starts.
- Major League Baseball rules bar players acquired after Sept. 1 from appearing on that season’s postseason roster, so Urquidy’s contribution is limited to the regular-season stretch run.
- Urquidy is a 31-year-old veteran with 2022 World Series experience, recent Tommy John surgery on his record, and mixed 2026 results (a 5.28 ERA in 11 MLB appearances but steadier innings in Triple-A).
- Moving Kilian to the 60-day IL likely ends his regular season and shifts short-term pressure onto the Phillies’ bullpen and remaining rotation but gives young starters an extra day of rest and keeps top prospects from being rushed up for emergency innings.