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The Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder Adolis García on the 60-day injured list with a torn right lat, recalled Gabriel Rincones Jr. from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill the roster spot, and added outfielder Derek Hill after acquiring him from the White Sox; Steward Berroa is headed to the paternity list, with more updates expected.
The Phillies acquired Derek Hill from the White Sox to bolster their overall outfield depth. Hill is known for his speed and arm, but his .213/.284/.375 batting line suggests limited impact with the bat, though his splits show stronger production against left-handed pitching, implying a possible platoon role rather than an everyday upgrade. Philadelphia sent prospects Dylan Campbell and Jose Colmenares to Chicago in the deal, additions that emphasize future depth over immediate impact.
The White Sox traded outfielder Derek Hill and $250K of international bonus pool space to the Phillies for outfield prospect Dylan Campbell and infield prospect Jose Colmenares, with Everson Pereira activated to take Hill’s spot and Jackson Rutledge designated for assignment to clear a 40-man slot. Hill, 30, is a speed-first defender with limited hitting, but his elite sprint speed and base-running could help Philadelphia’s outfield depth, especially if platoons are needed. Campbell and Colmenares are lottery-ticket prospects, while Chicago gains roster and pool-space flexibility. The move gives Philly more right-handed balance and playing-time options, and frees the Sox from Hill’s shrinking role.)
Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas will have elbow surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament with an internal brace, sidelining him for the 2026 season while he serves an 80-game PED suspension; he’s expected to be ready for spring training 2027, and Philadelphia will decide on his future role and roster status.
During a Phillies–White Sox game, NBC Sports Philadelphia’s announcers joked about White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil’s wand in the dugout, noting “the wand was working” before Jacob Gonzalez launched his first major-league home run, a 428-foot shot. The White Sox won 6-3; Vasil, sidelined for the season with Tommy John surgery, has been using the wand in his routine, a moment that drew amusement from the broadcast booth and fans alike.
After 59 games with the Padres, Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment as San Diego shifts toward a younger, more versatile roster and a role he didn’t embrace as a part-time contributor; he batted .191 with four homers during his time in San Diego, and the club says the move aligns with its playing-time plan and roster fit.
Cristopher Sánchez’s 50.2-inning scoreless streak ended in the seventh as the Phillies beat the Padres 3-2; Philadelphia built a 3-1 lead with Realmuto and Schwarber homers, then held off a late Padres rally to seal the win behind a bullpen close. The victory improves the Phillies to 32-29 and sets up the series finale on Thursday at 1:05.
Philadelphia defeated San Diego 3-2 in the home opener, with Aaron Nola fanning eight over five innings and Bryce Harper delivering a two-run homer to answer an early Gavin Sheets shot; the go-ahead run came on a Bohm double in the fourth, and the Phillies bullpen—Alvarado, Kerkering, Keller and Duran—held the Padres scoreless the rest of the way as Duran earned his 13th save. Padres rookie Jase Bowen collected his first major-league hit in the seventh, while Brandon Marsh went 4-for-4 to raise his average to .332; Christopher Sanchez is lined up to start tomorrow against Walker Buehler.
Edmundo Sosa redeemed a late pinch-hit gamble from Phillies manager Don Mattingly by belting a go-ahead two-run homer off Tanner Scott in the eighth, lifting Philadelphia to a 4-3 comeback win over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
Cristopher Sanchez dominated May for fantasy owners, delivering five straight starts of at least seven scoreless innings and finishing the month with 39 innings, 25 hits, 3 walks, 45 strikeouts, a 0.72 WHIP and a 0.00 ERA. His 44 2/3-inning scoreless streak set a Phillies franchise record, highlighting a breakout stretch that should push him into early-round fantasy consideration next season, while the piece also drops a wide range of other daily fantasy notes with its characteristic humor and commentary.
Cristopher Sánchez stretched his scoreless-innings streak to 44 2/3, breaking a 115-year Phillies record (41 innings) and ranking among MLB’s top streaks since 1920, as he delivered seven scoreless innings in a 2-0 win over the Padres and lowered his ERA to 1.47.
The Los Angeles Angels signed Taijuan Walker to a minor league deal after Philadelphia released him. Walker, 33, posted a rough 23 earned runs in 22 2/3 innings across five appearances (four starts) this season. The Angels will owe only the prorated league minimum if he reaches the majors, giving them inexpensive depth in a rotation that could use it while they evaluate options.
Since taking over as Phillies interim manager on April 28, Don Mattingly has guided the club to a 16-5 record in 21 games and a 6-0 mark in his first six series, a historic turnaround that could make him the first manager to win seven straight midseason series. The Phillies, who started 9-19, have surged into rare company and earned praise for a leadership style that emphasizes daily winning, though future results remain to be seen.
Rookie pitcher Andrew Painter turned in a six-inning quality start versus the Reds but was pulled after 69 pitches to protect him, as Bohm’s go-ahead homer in the seventh gave Philadelphia the lead. The bullpen faltered with Keller, Alvarado and Kerkering allowing runs, but Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to cap a 5-4 Phillies win.
Since firing Thomson and promoting Don Mattingly, the Phillies have surged with Harper and Schwarber leading the offense, a revitalized Wheeler-Sanchez one-two in the rotation, and a stronger bullpen; but their run differential sits at -17 and a tougher upcoming schedule will determine whether this is a real turnaround or just a hot streak.