Phillies Injury Updates: Rob Thomson very encouraged by Rhys Hoskins’ rehab

The Latest Phillies Injury Updates

Rhys Hoskins (torn left ACL)

• Status: 60-day injured list — Out for 7-9 months
• The Phillies first baseman underwent successful surgery the morning of Thursday, March 30.
• While manager Rob Thomson cautioned that he’s “not a doctor,” he did acknowledge that Hoskins is “ahead of where I thought he would be at this time.” Hoskins is doing short sprints and light running. He could “possibly” begin swinging a bat in the next week or 10 days, Thomson added. He’s already doing his throwing program. Thomson estimated that Hoskins would need “two to three weeks of at-bats,” before returning to the Phillies. This isn’t to say he’s close to returning. He’s not. But the possible scenario of Hoskins rejoining the Phillies for a playoff run is at least still in play. (Last Updated on July 26) — Tim Kelly

Jose Alvarado (left elbow inflammation)

• Status: 15-day injured list
• The Phillies placed Alvarado on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, retroactive to July 7. It’s the second stint on the IL this season for the hard-throwing reliever, who missed over a month earlier this campaign as he dealt with inflammation in the same elbow.
• Alvarado threw up to 120 feet in his long toss session Wednesday on flat ground. The hope is that he’ll get up on a mound “sometime this weekend.” (Last Updated July 26) — Tim Kelly

Andrew Painter (right UCL sprain) 

• Status: 60-day MiLB injured list 
• Painter underwent successful Tommy John surgery on July 25, which was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The procedure comes with an estimated 15-18 month recovery timeline. (Last Updated July 26) — Tim Kelly

Cristian Pache (right elbow irritation)

• Status: 10-day injured list
• Pache underwent a procedure to remove a screw from his right elbow on July 17, which is believed to have gone well.
• Pache is making progress. He’s cleared to do light throwing and hitting off the tee. Thomson did not put an exact timeline on a return, but he thinks Pache is at least two weeks out. He’ll travel to Clearwater to continue his rehab when the team leaves for Pittsburgh. (Last Updated July 25) — Destiny Lugardo

Noah Song (low back strain)

• Status: MLB 60-day injured list — Began rehab assignment with Low-A Clearwater on June 28, heading to Lehigh Valley on July 22.
• Song allowed one run and struck out three over two innings for Lehigh Valley on Saturday. He threw 25 pitches in a cumbersome first frame, but retired the three hitters he faced in order on eight pitches in his second inning of work. He got seven swing-and-misses on his slider and changeup combined, but showed erratic command at times. He’ll pitch two innings again for Lehigh Valley on Wednesday. If the Phillies decide to retain Song, they will have to activate him on Friday, July 28.
• “I would say we don’t have any expectations at this point,” Dombrowski said on July 19. “I would say he’s a consideration for that, but I don’t know where that’s going to take us yet. I think it depends on how he throws over the next 10-day period.”
• Song, a Rule 5 pick, has to spend at least 90 days on the Phillies active roster in order for the team to have the ability to option him to the minor leagues next year. A source told the Inquirer’s Scott Lauber that Song’s 90-day minimum stint on the active roster can spill over to next season. Once Song hits 90 days, he is eligible to be optioned to the minor leagues. If the Phillies bring him up to the majors and need to take him off the roster before he hits 90 days on the active roster, Song will be placed on waivers. If he clears, the Phillies are required to offer him back to the Red Sox for $50,000. (Last Updated July 24) — Destiny Lugardo

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