Overview
- Brad Keller, who was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 14, is out with right forearm tendinitis and the team has not given a timetable for his return.
- The Phillies recalled Triple-A right-hander Max Lazar and he threw a scoreless ninth in the game after the roster move.
- Orion Kerkering is projected to take over as the club’s primary setup option and Jonathan Bowlan is expected to see more high-leverage opportunities during Keller’s absence.
- Manager Don Mattingly said Kyle Schwarber will get occasional starts at first base to give Bryce Harper defensive rest and to manage a lightly dinged infield.
- Keller signed a two-year deal and led the team in holds this season, so his IL stint tests Philadelphia’s internal relief depth at a time when many clubs are cycling pitchers through short-term injuries.