Phillies Injury Updates: Brandon Marsh headed to IL, latest on Alvarado
The Latest Phillies Injury Updates
- Brandon Marsh (left knee bruise)
- Status: 10-day injured list — Out 2-3 weeks
- Marsh is headed to the injured list with a left knee bruise that he sustained on Aug. 5 in a failed attempt to make a catch against the center field wall. He was using crutches in the Phillies clubhouse Sunday morning, but seemingly putting weight on both legs while walking gingerly. IF/OF Weston Wilson has been called up to take Marsh’s spot on the 26-man roster for the time being, with Johan Rojas likely to get some more extended runway in center field. (Last Updated on Aug. 6) — Tim Kelly
- Jose Alvarado (left elbow inflammation)
- Status: 15-day injured list — Aiming to return mid-August
- 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 will throw a live batting practice session on Aug. 7. If that goes well, the plan is for him to start a rehab stint on Aug. 10. (Last Updated on Aug. 6) — Tim Kelly
- Rhys Hoskins (torn left ACL)
- Status: 60-day injured list — Likely out for regular season
- The Phillies first baseman underwent successful surgery the morning of Thursday, March 30.
- While 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
- Andrew Painter (right UCL sprain)
- Status: Full season MiLB injured list — Likely out until 2025
- 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
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