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Phillies Place Caleb Kilian on 15-Day Injured List With Left Oblique Strain

The newly acquired reliever is expected to miss multiple weeks, a loss that increases strain on an already fatigued Philadelphia bullpen.

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Aug 9, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Caleb Kilian (56) throws a pitch during the twelfth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Kilian felt a "grab" in his left side during the 12th inning on Sunday and imaging performed afterward showed a left oblique strain.
  • The Phillies formally placed Kilian on the 15-day injured list on Monday and recalled right-hander Chase Shugart from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill his roster spot.
  • Kilian had joined Philadelphia in the trade that sent Luis Arraez to the Giants a week earlier and made four appearances for the Phillies before the injury, allowing seven runs in 3 1/3 innings.
  • The club cited the need for multi-inning options when recalling Shugart rather than promoting prospect Alex McFarlane, and the move reflects a short-term plan to manage workload with Andrew Painter slated to start.
  • Oblique strains typically sideline pitchers for weeks and can push a reliever’s return toward the end of the regular season, so Kilian’s recovery timeline will be governed by imaging results and how his rehab progresses.