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Cristopher Sánchez

PHI Starting Pitcher #61

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Cristopher Sánchez threw six scoreless innings but didn’t pick up a decision versus the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Sánchez was outstanding. His offense was anything but, so it’s as hard-luck of a no-decision as you can have. The southpaw struck out seven and scattered four hits without issuing a walk, and his ERA on the season is now a healthy 2.54. Sánchez has allowed just two runs in three starts in the month of August, and he’ll try and keep it that way against the Marlins come Monday.
Bryce Harper

PHI 1st Baseman #3

Bryce Harper is back in right field for Tuesday’s showdown against the Cardinals.

Harper is back patrolling right field after being limited to DH in three of Philadelphia’s last four games as a result of knee soreness. It doesn’t appear to be a massive concern, but fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status over the final few weeks, especially since playing right field on a regular basis is going to result in more wear and tear than usual.
Alex McFarlane

PHI Relief Pitcher #71

Phillies recalled RHP Alex McFarlane from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

McFarlane bolsters Philadelphia’s overworked bullpen heading into Tuesday’s game against the Cardinals. The 25-year-old made his big-league debut last month before being shipped back to the minors. He’ll operate in low-leverage spots for the Phillies.
Alan Rangel

PHI Relief Pitcher #57

Phillies optioned RHP Alan Rangel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Rangel returns to the minors after gobbling up 2 2/3 innings in relief of Andrew Painter during Monday’s contest against the Cardinals. The 28-year-old boasts an inflated 5.88 ERA across 26 innings of work in the big leagues this season.
Kyle Schwarber

PHI Designated Hitter #12

Kyle Schwarber went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, a run scored and an RBI against the Cardinals on Monday.

He’s heating up. Schwarber hadn’t homered since July 18 prior to Sunday when he hit two home runs and was on base five times in the win over the Blue Jays. While he didn’t add to his home run total Monday against the Cardinals, he was on base four times in the win. Schwarber’s hitting .250 with a .911 OPS and 69 RBI on the season.
Andrew Painter

PHI Starting Pitcher #24

Andrew Painter allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings and got the win in the Phillies’ 6-5 victory over the Cardinals on Monday.

Painter gave up two hits, walked three and struck out six. He improved to 2-8 with the win. Painter rebounded nicely after leaving his last start with hamstring tightness. He now has 16 strikeouts in 15 1/3 innings over his last three starts. Painter has a 6.27 ERA, though his 4.61 xFIP points towards better results in the future. He’s lined up to face the Twins on the road on Sunday.
Bryce Harper

PHI 1st Baseman #3

Bryce Harper is at DH against the Cardinals on Monday due to knee soreness.

Harper is at DH for the second time in the last three games as a return to the outfield has resulted in worsening knee soreness. It doesn’t sound like it’ll keep him out of the lineup, but it’s a situation that fantasy managers should monitor closely. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly told reporters the issue stems from Harper fouling a ball off his knee prior to last month’s All-Star break. These are the type of downstream impacts that come with a midseason positional change, especially for a veteran who is several years removed from patrolling the outfield on a regular basis.
Chase Shugart

PHI Relief Pitcher #55

Phillies recalled RHP Chase Shugart from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Shugart gets the nod to replace an injured Caleb Kilian (oblique) in Philadelphia’s bullpen prior to Monday’s series opener against the Cardinals. The 29-year-old has compiled an underwhelming 4.93 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 45/16 K/BB ratio across 38 1/3 innings of low-leverage work this season.
Caleb Kilian

PHI Relief Pitcher #44

Phillies placed RHP Caleb Kilian on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

There’s a chance that Kilian’s season is over after suffering the injury over the weekend. The 29-year-old was hit hard in four relief outings for the Phillies after coming over from the Giants at the trade deadline last week.
Kyle Schwarber

PHI Designated Hitter #12

Kyle Schwarber went 2-for-3 with two homers, four RBI, three walks, and a stolen base as the Phillies defeated the Blue Jays 7-6 in 12 innings on Sunday.

Schwarber hadn’t homered since July 18, but his two long balls on Sunday tied him with Yordan Alvarez for the MLB lead at 35. He also regained sole possession of the National League lead. The veteran DH is striking out quite a bit more than usual this season, which is something to monitor as he approaches his mid-30s. However, he still has his power stroke and remains capable of getting hot at the plate down the stretch.