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Phillies Recall Otto Kemp, Option Felix Reyes Before Reds Series

The move signals a short-term push for right-handed bench help against Cincinnati.

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May 17, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski looks on in the dugout before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Phillies announced the roster swap before a home series against the Cincinnati Reds, bringing back utility man Otto Kemp and sending Felix Reyes to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
  • Reyes was optioned after a rough start in the majors, posting a .158/.158/.263 line with a .421 OPS across 38 plate appearances.
  • Kemp has struggled in limited big-league action this year, going 2-for-20 without an extra-base hit.
  • His recent Triple-A form supported the recall, as he hit .262 with three home runs, 21 RBIs and a .792 OPS in 24 games for Lehigh Valley.
  • Philadelphia is 24-23 under interim manager Don Mattingly, so the change retools the bench for near-term matchups rather than signaling a long-term shift.