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| Jan 18 2023 | Phelps is retiring from professional baseball, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Phelps, 36, made the decision after undergoing a procedure to reattach the lat muscle to his right shoulder. The right-hander appeared in 367 MLB games with a 3.67 ERA over a 10-year career. |
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| Oct 5 2022 | Phelps is scheduled to serve as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Orioles, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Phelps is unlikely to work more than one or two innings before exiting the contest. Casey Lawrence and Yusei Kikuchi are the primary candidates to cover the bulk of the innings out of the bullpen once Phelps' day is done. |
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| Jul 1 2022 | Phelps walked one and struck out one in a scoreless eighth inning Thursday to record his sixth hold of the season in a win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With closer Jordan Romano getting a breather, the other members of the Blue Jays' bullpen picked up the slack as Adam Cimber notched the save. Phelps stumbled at times in June, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB through 12 innings on the month, but the right-hander should remain in a middle relief/setup role and appears headed for his first season with double-digit holds since 2017. |
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| May 29 2022 | Phelps allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Closer Jordan Romano pitched in each of the last three games, so he wasn't available for this contest. Phelps was able to make a one-run lead stand in the ninth inning to earn his first save since 2019 as Yimi Garcia and Adam Cimber were already utilized earlier in the game. Phelps has done well in a less prestigious role in 2022, posting a 2.41 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB with four holds and an 0-1 record through 18.2 innings across 21 appearances. |
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| May 5 2022 | Phelps walked two batters and recorded only one out but still recorded his second hold of the season in Wednesday's win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering the game in the top of the seventh inning with the Blue Jays nursing a 2-1 lead, Phelps walked Josh Donaldson and Aaron Hicks to put the tying run in scoring position, but Tim Mayza was able to escape the jam after replacing the right-hander on the mound. Phelps has had a mostly solid start to the season, posting a 2.61 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB through 10.1 innings, but his role in middle relief affords him only occasional high-value opportunities from a fantasy perspective. |
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| Mar 15 2022 | Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo confirmed Tuesday that Phelps (lat) is a "full go" for spring training after the right-hander recently completed a bullpen session, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Phelps' 2021 season came to an end in early May, when he sustained a significant right lat injury that later required surgery. Though he only made a small sample of 11 appearances before getting hurt, Phelps was a dominant weapon out of the Toronto bullpen, producing a 0.87 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and a 15:4 K:BB across 10.1 innings. He could have as shot at earning a meaningful high-leverage role if he shows in spring training that he's recaptured the form he displayed early in 2021. |
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| Nov 29 2021 | Phelps (lat) re-signed with the Blue Jays on Monday on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Phelps should have a legitimate chance at capturing a spot in the Blue Jays' Opening Day bullpen, provided he proves in spring training that he's made a full recovery from the season-ending surgery he required last May to repair a torn right lat. Before developing the injury, Phelps was a standout performer in relief for Toronto in a small sample of 10.1 innings, allowing just one earned run on eight hits and four walks while striking out 15. The 35-year-old boasts a 3.90 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 302 career big-league appearances. |
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| May 25 2021 | Phelps underwent season-ending surgery on his right lat Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Blue Jays said in mid-May that Phelps' lat strain was a significant one, and it's now clear exactly how significant it is. He won't pitch until next season, at which point he'll be 35 years old. |
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| May 15 2021 | Phelps (lat) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty was initially placed on the 10-day IL May 6, but the severity of his lat strain demands a more extended absence. This marks yet another blow to the Blue Jays' injury-riddled bullpen, which adds lefty Nick Allgeyer, whom the team called up Saturday. |
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| May 14 2021 | Phelps' lat strain was confirmed to be a significant one Friday, though he remains without a clear timeline for his return, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The MRI that Phelps underwent Tuesday evidently offered the Blue Jays some clarity, but not enough that they were able to offer a clear timetable for his recovery. His loss is a big one for the Blue Jays, as he'd allowed just one earned run in 10.1 innings before hitting the injured list. |
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| May 11 2021 | Phelps (lat) was sent for an MRI on Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Phelps hit the injured list with a strained right lat Thursday. His return timeline should become clearer once the results of his MRI are made public. |
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| May 6 2021 | Phelps was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right lat strain Thursday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Phelps exited Wednesday's win over the Athletics due to a right shoulder issue, and he'll miss additional time after he was diagnosed with a lat strain Thursday. It's not yet clear when Phelps will be able to return to game action. Hyun Jin Ryu (hip) was recalled ahead of his scheduled start Thursday in a corresponding move. |
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| May 5 2021 | Phelps was removed from Wednesday's win over the A's with an undisclosed injury, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old was called upon to start the eighth inning for Toronto, but he didn't end up throwing a pitch as he apparently tweaked something while warming up. Phelps has surrendered only one run with a 15:4 K:BB through 10.1 innings this season, so it would be a tough break for him and the Blue Jays' bullpen if he's forced to miss any time. |
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| Apr 22 2021 | Phelps gave up a hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning to record his second hold of the season in Wednesday's win over the Red Sox. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander replaced Tommy Milone with one out and two on in the fifth inning and promptly let one of the inherited runners score on an Enrique Hernandez double, but Phelps had plenty of cushion with the Jays holding a 4-1 lead. He hadn't pitched in eight days since being struck in the back by a Clint Frazier comebacker, but Phelps seemed 100 percent in his return to the mound. He'll primarily fill a middle-relief role when the Toronto bullpen is back at full strength. |
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| Apr 13 2021 | Phelps suffered a back contusion when struck by a line drive during Tuesday's win over the Yankees, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old was struck by a hard liner off the bat of Clint Frazier to open the eighth inning, resulting in his removal from the contest. Phelps appears to have avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day. |
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| Apr 9 2021 | Phelps pitched a scoreless first inning, allowing one walk and striking out two in Friday's loss to the Angels. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Phelps took a turn as an opener in Friday's game, and he did his job fairly well. He's allowed only one unearned run in five innings this season, with a 1.20 WHIP, five strikeouts and a hold in five appearances. The 34-year-old right-hander appears set for a flexible role in the Blue Jays' bullpen, although he's mostly likely to work in the middle innings for now. |
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| Mar 29 2021 | Phelps has posted a 5.14 ERA and 12:0 K:BB through seven Grapefruit League innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The ERA is inflated by two untimely homers, but otherwise Phelps has been dealing this spring. The veteran righty was expected to fill a middle-relief role for the Jays this season, but with Kirby Yates (elbow) out of the picture, Phelps could join the high-leverage mix alongside Jordan Romano and Rafael Dolis if he keeps piling up strikeouts. |
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| Feb 11 2021 | Phelps signed a one-year, $1.75 million deal with the Blue Jays on Thursday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old righty struggled to a 6.53 ERA in 20.2 innings for the Brewers and Phillies last year, though his underlying numbers give at least some reason for optimism. His 36.5 percent strikeout rate and 5.9 percent walk rate were both excellent, but he was undone by a clearly unsustainable 41.2 percent HR/FB rate, as seven of the 17 flyballs he allowed all season cleared the fence. He hasn't been particularly homer-prone in the past, so he should still be a useful piece for the Blue Jays this season if that number normalizes. |
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| Oct 30 2020 | Phelps will head to the open market this winter after the Phillies declined his option Friday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies picked up Phelps at the deadline to address their struggling bullpen, but the unit's issues were evidently contagious. After opening the year with a 2.77 ERA in 13.0 innings as a Brewer, he posted a 12.91 ERA in 7.2 innings as a Phillie. Much of that appears to be small-sample variance, however, as a full 50 percent of the fly balls he allowed with his new team cleared the fence. Phelps may be 34 years old, but he owns a 3.24 ERA over the last four seasons combined and should be able to find a suitor as a free agent. |
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| Aug 31 2020 | Phelps was traded from the Brewers to the Phillies on Monday in exchange for three prospects, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Phelps has boasted a high strikeout rate to begin the season with a 20:2 K:BB and 2.77 ERA over 13 innings. He carries a 2-3 record with one blown save this season. With Brandon Workman and Hector Neris in the fold for the Phillies, he should continue to pitch mainly in non-save situations in Philadelphia. |
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| Aug 23 2020 | Phelps (2-3) took the loss and a blown save against the Pirates on Sunday, allowing a two-run home run in one inning pitched. He stuck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Phelps struck out a pair of Pirates, but ultimately allowed a single to Cole Tucker before Gregory Polanco took him deep for a go-ahead two-run homer. Despite his rough outing Sunday, Phelps still holds a solid 2.45 ERA on the campaign. |
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| Aug 17 2020 | Phelps struck out three batters and tossed a perfect eighth inning in Sunday's victory over the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's been a few years since Phelps occupied a key spot in someone's bullpen, but the Brewers are using him in the setup role this season, and he has produced stellar results thus far. Over 8.2 innings of relief Phelps has given up just one earned run (1.04 ERA) while allowing only six runners to reach base and punching out 13 batters. Given the results and roles up to this point, Phelps -- not Corey Knebel -- would presumably be next in line for a save opportunity should Josh Hader be unavailable. |
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| Jul 27 2020 | Phelps (1-0) struck out three over two perfect innings of relief Monday to record the win in a 6-5 extra-inning victory over the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander became the first pitcher in 2020 to solve the riddle of the new extra-inning rules, as Phelps entered the game in the 10th and shut down the Pittsburgh offense even with a runner beginning each inning at second base. After a solid comeback campaign in 2019 split between the Jays and Cubs, the 33-year-old is on his way to re-establishing himself as a reliable relief arm in 2020. |
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| Mar 10 2020 | Phelps was held out of games for a few days after spraining his left thumb March 3, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com, but he returned to action Monday and fired a clean inning in an exhibition matchup with the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Phelps was tagged for six runs -- albeit just one earned -- without recording an out in the March 3 outing, but it now appears there was a reason for his struggles, even if it was not the thumb on his throwing hand. He bounced right back, and according to the report, was throwing with more velocity, so he should be good to go moving forward. Phelps signed a major-league deal with the Brewers in January, so if he remains healthy he is a near-lock to break camp in the big-league bullpen. |
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| Jan 29 2020 | Phelps signed a contract with the Brewers on Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Phelps will receive an undisclosed salary in a one-year deal, with the Brewers holding a club option for a second season, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Phelps returned from Tommy John surgery in mid-June last season and went on to record a 3.41 ERA in 34.1 innings for the Blue Jays and Cubs, though his 4.58 FIP told a considerably less optimistic story. His 24.5 percent strikeout rate was above average, but his 11.6 percent walk rate was poor. |
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| Nov 4 2019 | Phelps' option was declined by the Cubs on Monday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reliever would have been due $5 million next season. Phelps will head to free agency ahead of his age-33 season after posting a solid 3.41 ERA last season, though his 4.58 FIP casts some doubt on his ability to repeat that number. |
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| Sep 21 2019 | Phelps (2-1) allowed two earned runs without recording an out to take the loss Friday against the Cardinals. He walked both batters he faced. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Phelps had the unenviable task of facing St. Louis sluggers Paul Goldschmidt and Marcell Ozuna in the top of the sixth inning, and he walked both of them on a total of nine pitches. Both would come around to score after Phelps got the hook, pushing the Cardinals ahead 2-1, which ended up being the final score. Despite the hiccup, Phelps has been mostly solid for the Cubs this year with a 3.52 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 30.2 innings. |
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| Sep 2 2019 | Phelps (2-0) picked up the win Monday against the Mariners, tossing a clean inning | of relief with one walk and one strikeout. |
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| Aug 5 2019 | Phelps picked up the save against the Athletics on Monday, retiring the only batter | he faced in the ninth inning to close out the Cubs' 6-5 victory. |
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| Jul 30 2019 | Phelps was traded from the Blue Jays to the Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for Thomas | Hatch, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. |
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| Jul 3 2019 | Phelps will be the opener for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 18 2019 | Phelps walked one and struck out one in a scoreless inning of relief during Monday's loss to the Angels. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 17 2019 | Phelps (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 17 2019 | Phelps (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 14 2019 | Phelps (elbow) is with the team in Houston but likely won't be activated from the injured list until Saturday or Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 7 2019 | Phelps (elbow) was transferred from High-A Dunedin to Triple-A Buffalo to continue his rehab assignment, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 25 2018 | Phelps was shifted to the 60-day disabled list Friday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. | Phelps was moved after the Mariners needed room for both Denard Span and Alex Colome following a trade with the Rays. He's expected to be on the shelf for the rest of the 2018 season and possibly a part of the 2019 campaign following Tommy John surgery in mid-March. |
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| Mar 28 2018 | Phelps (elbow) was placed on the disabled list Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. | Phelps is set to miss the entire 2018 season and potentially the start of the 2019 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery earlier in the week. |
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| Mar 22 2018 | Phelps (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. | Dr. James Andrews will perform the surgery. Phelps was diagnosed with a torn UCL on Wednesday, which will cause him to miss the next 12-to-18 months following Monday's procedure. |
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| Mar 21 2018 | Phelps was diagnosed with a torn UCL and will undergo Tommy John surgery, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. | This is a tough blow for the Mariners and Phelps, as the veteran reliever was expected to play a key role in the team's bullpen this season. The 31-year-old apparently suffered the injury during his outing against the Angels last week. Given Tommy John surgeries typically carry a 12-to-18 month recovery timeline, Phelps will likely open the 2019 season on the disabled list. This comes after he missed the final month of the 2017 season after undergoing elbow surgery to remove a bone spur. With Phelps unavailable, Juan Nicasio, Nick Vincent and James Pazos will likely be tasked with getting the ball to Edwin Diaz. |
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| Mar 4 2018 | Phelps (elbow) threw one shutout inning and recorded one strikeout Saturday against the Angels. | As expected, Phelps made his Cactus League debut Saturday. He was efficient during his brief appearance, as he needed just five pitches to get through the inning. This marked the first live game for Phelps since having a bone spur removed from his elbow in September, so the Mariners will likely be cautious with how they increase his level of activity. |
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| Mar 1 2018 | Phelps (elbow) will make his Cactus League debut against the Angels on Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. | Phelps said that his elbow is "feeling great" as he continues to work his way back from a procedure to remove a bone spur in his elbow in mid-September. He was able to toss a live bullpen session Tuesday without any issue and will likely be eased into game action throughout the spring. |
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| Feb 27 2018 | Phelps (elbow) threw a live bullpen session Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. | Phelps got through his live bullpen session with no issues, clearing the way for him to make his Cactus League debut later in the week. The Mariners are slow-playing the 31-year-old reliever early on in camp after he missed the final month of the 2017 season due to an elbow injury that eventually required surgery, but he's nearly back to full health and should be ready to go by Opening Day, barring any setbacks for the remainder of spring training. |
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| Feb 27 2018 | Phelps (elbow) is threw a live bullpen session Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. | Phelps got through his live bullpen session with no issues, clearing the way for him to make his Cactus League debut later in the week. The Mariners are slow playing the 31-year-old reliever early on in camp after he missed the final month of the 2017 season due to an elbow injury that eventually required surgery, but he's nearly back to full health and should be ready to go by Opening Day barring any setbacks for the remainder of spring training. |
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| Jan 25 2018 | Phelps continues to progress from elbow surgery he underwent in September and should be fully healthy by the time spring training begins, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports. | Phelps came to the Mariners just before the trade deadline, but only managed to appear in a few games before going down with an elbow injury. Although he was able to return to the mound after a couple weeks, the right-hander re-injured the elbow and eventually required a procedure to remove a bone spur in mid-September. Looking ahead, Phelps should be a full participant at spring training, which means that there should be little concern over his availability when Opening Day arrives. |
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| Jan 12 2018 | Phelps (elbow) agreed to a one-year, $5.55 million deal with the Mariners on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanRag Sports reports. | Phelps received a $950,000 raise during his final year as an arbitration-eligible player. The 31-year-old was dealt to the Mariners via Miami in July, but suffered a right elbow injury weeks later that only allowed him to pitch in two more games before being shutdown in early September. Phelps underwent surgery on the elbow in mid-September, but began throwing last month, and should be good to go for the 2018 campaign barring any setbacks. |
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| Dec 6 2017 | Phelps (elbow) is scheduled to begin his throwing program within the next week, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. | Phelps is apparently progressing well in his rehab after undergoing elbow surgery to remove a bone spur in mid-September. Barring any setbacks, the right-handed reliever should be good to go well before the start of spring training. After compiling a 3.40 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 55.2 innings between the Marlins and Mariners last season, a healthy Phelps is poised return to a high-leverage role in Seattle's bullpen next season. |
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| Nov 2 2017 | Phelps (elbow) was added to Seattle's 40-man roster after being removed from the 60-day DL on Thursday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. | Phelps underwent elbow surgery to remove a bone spur in mid-September, and should be nearing a full recovery within the next couple weeks. Over the course of the 2017 season split between the Mariners and Marlins, Phelps posted a 3.40 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 55.2 innings of relief work. |
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| Sep 19 2017 | Phelps underwent elbow surgery Monday to remove a bone spur, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. | Phelps was placed on the disabled list Sept. 1 with right elbow posterior impingement and was shifted to the 60-day DL just days later, ending his injury-plagued 2017 season. The 30-year-old underwent surgery to clean up his injured elbow and will be on a 6-to-8 week recovery timeline moving forward. He'll then return to a normal offseason throwing program with his sights set on entering the 2018 campaign at full strength. |
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| Sep 4 2017 | Phelps was shifted to the 60-day disabled list Monday. | This is a tough break for Phelps and the Mariners, as the reliever has officially been shut down for the season due to a right elbow impingement. Phelps had a 3.40 ERA and 62:26 K:BB in 55.2 innings between the Marlins and Mariners this season. With Phelps out, Nick Vincent, Emilio Pagan and James Pazos will serve as the main setup men for Edwin Diaz down the stretch. The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Seth Frankoff, who was claimed off waivers from the Cubs on Monday. |
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| Sep 1 2017 | Phelps was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Friday with right elbow posterior impingement. | He could still technically return this season, but an elbow injury like this with a month left in the season makes it seem like a bit of a long shot. Nick Vincent, Emilio Pagan and James Pazos will be charged with getting the ball to Edwin Diaz in the ninth inning while Phelps is sidelined. |
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| Aug 30 2017 | Manager Scott Servais said Phelps, who exited Wednesday's game with a trainer, is dealing with the same elbow injury that sidelined him earlier in the month, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. | This is a tough break for Phelps, as the 30-year-old returned from the disabled list just one week ago. While the severity of the injury isn't clear yet, Phelps was forced to miss a little more than two weeks earlier in the month while dealing with a similar issue, so it sounds like he could ultimately be headed back to the DL. He'll be reevaluated Thursday, after which there will likely be a decision regarding his status. |
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| Aug 30 2017 | Phelps exited Wednesday's game against the Orioles with an apparent injury, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. | Phelps recorded just one out and allowed two baserunners before exiting the contest with a trainer. The specifics of the injury have yet to be revealed, and it's unclear if the issue is related to the injury that forced Phelps to miss three weeks earlier in the month. |
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| Aug 24 2017 | Phelps (2-1) fired a scoreless two-thirds of an inning in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Braves, allowing one hit. | Reinstated earlier in the day from a DL stint brought about by an elbow injury, Phelps got two outs on a relatively efficient 12 pitches for his second win since joining the Mariners. The veteran right-hander extended his scoreless appearance streak to four in the process and boasts a solid 2.35 ERA in his 7.2 innings with Seattle. |
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| Aug 23 2017 | Phelps (elbow) was activated from the 10-day DL prior to Wednesday's game against the Braves, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. | Phelps has been on the disabled list since Aug. 8 while recovering from right elbow impingement. The 30-year-old was able to complete a simulated game Monday, and appears to be at full health upon his reinstatement. Phelps figures to slide right back into his role as the top setup man in the Seattle bullpen moving forward. In a corresponding move, the team designated Leonys Martin for assignment. |
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| Aug 22 2017 | Phelps (elbow) said his simulated game went great and he is expected to be activated by the end of the week, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. | After clearing the final hurdle of his rehab assignment by throwing a successful simulated game, the Mariners can now expect one of their top relievers to return to the bullpen either Wednesday against Atlanta or Friday against the Yankees. Since being traded to the Mariners, Phelps has 11 strikeouts in 7.0 innings and will move back into his role as the top setup man in their relief corps. |
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| Aug 18 2017 | Phelps (elbow) will throw a simulated game in Atlanta on Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. | It could be the last step in Phelps' rehab back to the bullpen, as a stint in the minors isn't expected to be necessary from the impingement that put him on the disabled list August 8. If all goes well in the simulated game, fantasy owners should expect to see Phelps activated sometime within the following couple days. |
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| Aug 16 2017 | Phelps (elbow) will throw a bullpen session at Tropicana Field on Friday and will follow up with a simulated game if all goes well, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. | The hard-throwing right-hander appears poised to make significant progress towards a return with the activity planned for him over the next few days. If Phelps makes it through both the bullpen and simulated game setback-free, he's expected to be activated approximately halfway through the Mariners' 12-game road trip that begins Friday. |
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| Aug 15 2017 | Phelps (elbow) will throw off a mound when the Mariners arrive in Tampa for this weekend's series, Bob Dutton of The News Tribune reports. "Probably when we get to Tampa (this weekend)," manager Scott Servais said, "he'll throw off the mound there. If that goes well, you'll see him activated pretty quickly." | Phelps has been on an accelerated recovery curve since coming down with elbow impingement on Aug. 6. The right-hander apparently doesn't have much more to prove before being deemed ready for a return, as it appears he might need just one satisfactory throwing session before being activated. |
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| Aug 13 2017 | Phelps (elbow) could be activated from the 10-day disabled list in time for the Mariners' series with the Rays that begins Friday, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports. | The 30-year-old was projected to miss 2-to-3 weeks after landing on the disabled list Aug. 8 with a right elbow impingement, but after playing catch for the third consecutive day Sunday, Phelps looks bound to meet the lower end of that timetable. He's expected to resume throwing off a mound in the next couple of days, and if all goes well, Phelps would progress to a simulated game later in the week and bypass a rehab assignment in the minors. Phelps should step back in as one of the top setup men to closer Edwin Diaz once he returns from the DL. |
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| Aug 12 2017 | Phelps (elbow) has been playing catch the last two days and "feels good" as per manager Scott Servais, Josh Horton of MLB.com reports. | The hard-throwing reliever was placed on the 10-day DL last Tuesday but appears to already be trending in the right direction. Servais went on to remark that Phelps' throwing looked "free and easy", certainly a positive sign considering the elbow impingement he's suffering from. The recent acquisition had been impressive in his early appearances with the Mariners, generating scoreless efforts in six of his first seven outings. |
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| Aug 8 2017 | Phelps was placed on the disabled list with an impingement in his right elbow Tuesday and is expected to miss two-to-three weeks. | Phelps exited Sunday's game against the Royals with soreness in his throwing elbow, and further evaluations conducted Monday revealed the issue was serious enough to warrant a trip to the disabled list. It's a tough break for Phelps and the Mariners, but the new bullpen arm should be back in action before September rolls around. Yonder Alonso was added to the roster in a corresponding move, while Tony Zych and Nick Vincent will serve as Seattle's main setup options for the time being. |
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| Aug 8 2017 | Phelps was placed on the disabled list with an impingement in his right elbow and is expected to miss two-to-three weeks. | Phelps exited Sunday's game against the Royals with soreness in his throwing elbow, and further evaluations conducted Monday revealed the issue was serious enough to warrant a trip to the disabled list. It's a tough break for Phelps and the Mariners, but the new bullpen arm should be back in action before September rolls around. Yonder Alonso was added to the roster in a corresponding move, while Tony Zych and Nick Vincent will serve as Seattle's main setup options for the time being. |
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| Aug 6 2017 | Phelps (elbow) will leave the team and head back to Seattle to have his elbow evaluated by team doctors Monday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. | Phelps departed Sunday's game against Kansas City with soreness in his throwing elbow. He commented that it hasn't felt normal for a few days and he had trouble staying loose on the mound, but added that he didn't feel anything pop -- which is a good sign for the Mariners' shiny new bullpen addition. The M's have an off-day Monday, then head to Oakland for a brief two-game set before heading home to face the Angels on Thursday, so look for further information on Phelps to surface prior to the series opener at Safeco Field later in the week. |
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| Aug 6 2017 | Phelps exited Sunday's game against the Royals with an apparent injury, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. | Phelps came on in relief in the seventh inning but appeared to injure himself while facing his second batter. He immediately called for team trainers and left the mound shaking his head. The specifics of his injury have yet to be revealed. |
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| Aug 6 2017 | Phelps exited Sunday's game against the Royals with right elbow discomfort. | Phelps left Sunday's game after tossing just seven pitches. The initial diagnosis of an elbow injury is obviously very concerning, but we'll have to wait for more specifics after Phelps undergoes testing in the coming days. He'll be a day-to-day case for the time being. |
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| Jul 31 2017 | Phelps (3-5) struck out every batter he faced through 1.2 scoreless innings during Monday's win over Texas. | This was easily Phelps best outing since joining the Mariners on July 20, and it highlighted exactly why Seattle added him. Phelps projects to continue seeing plenty of work in a setup role, and while his fantasy upside is capped, he could provide ratio help in deep settings. He sports a 3.18 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 104 K/9 for the campaign. |
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| Jul 29 2017 | Phelps (0-1) allowed two earned runs on four hits in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Mets. He also recorded a strikeout. | After starting out his Mariners stint with a trio of scoreless efforts, Phelps faltered Friday, failing to preserve the 5-5 tie he'd inherited upon entering in the eighth. The 30-year-old right-hander allowed a go-ahead RBI single to Neil Walker before yielding another hit to Curtis Granderson that plated an insurance run. Despite the stumble, Phelps' overpowering stuff should continue to afford him plenty of late-inning work as a bridge to closer Edwin Diaz. |
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| Jul 25 2017 | Phelps pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Monday's 4-0 win over the Red Sox, recording two strikeouts. | The hard-throwing veteran was locked in, throwing nine of 12 pitches for strikes while impressively disposing of Andrew Benintendi, Dustin Pedroia and Hanley Ramirez in brisk fashion. Phelps has quickly compiled 2.1 perfect frames across two appearances in a Seattle uniform and preliminary returns seem to indicate he'll be a frequently deployed right-handed option for manager Scott Servais. Phelps had compiled 18 holds, a solid 3.45 ERA and 51 strikeouts over 46.2 innings with the Marlins prior to the trade that brought him west, so he certainly remains a viable option in all fantasy formats, especially those that count holds. |
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| Jul 20 2017 | Phelps will remain in a relief role with the Mariners for the rest of the 2017 season but could transition back into a starter in the future, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. | The Mariners acquired Phelps on Thursday to help bolster their inconsistent bullpen. The last season Phelps worked primarily as a starter was 2015, when he posted a 4.50 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP with 77 strikeouts across 112.0 innings. Still, Phelps has been strong in relief this season with a 3.45 ERA with 51 strikeouts over 47.0 innings. He'll likely be fill a setup role in front of closer Edwin Diaz. |
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| Jul 20 2017 | Phelps was traded to the Marines on Thursday, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports. | Phelps has been one of the most consistent and durable relievers over the past couple years, posting a 2.28 ERA over 86.2 innings of work during the 2016 season. This year, Phelps settled down after a rough start to the season, and has accumulated an ERA of 2.45 with a 1.24 WHIP since the beginning of May, while pitching in the eighth-inning role out of the bullpen. He should immediately slide in as one of the top arms coming out of Seattle's bullpen, and should see opportunities as a setup man in front of closer Edwin Diaz. Moving forward, the Mariners could elect to use Phelps out of that same role, or bring him into the game in the seventh inning. He may even be used in various high-leverage situations depending on the game and the availability of fellow reliever Steve Cishek. In return, the Marlins received center fielder Brayan Hernandez, as well as pitching prospects Brandon Miller, Pablo Lopez and Lukas Schiraldi. |
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| Jul 20 2017 | A deal that would send Phelps to the Mariners is "at the finish line", Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports. | The right-hander would help an erratic Seattle setup -- and sometimes closer -- crew, though he'd probably be tasked with working high-leverage, non-save situations. Phelps has rejuvenated his career in the last two seasons with permanent bullpen duty and boasts a 2.19 ERA with a .586 opponents' OPS in his last 36 appearances, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. |
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| Jul 15 2017 | Phelps has an ERA of 0.79 in 22.2 home innings this season with an ERA of 6.45 in 22.1 innings on the road this year. | It's hard to account for that big of a difference between home and road splits, but playing in pitcher-friendly Marlins Park surely helps. Overall, Phelps' ERA sits at 3.60 and he's struck out 26.0 percent of hitters. He also has 18 holds this season, putting him second in the National League. He's making himself a good choice for when he's at home, but beware of weeks when Miami is on a road trip. |
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| Jun 17 2017 | Phelps struck out one in a perfect eighth inning Friday to notch his 10th hold of the season in a win over the Braves. | He's now recorded holds in six of his last seven appearances, and Phelps appears to have supplanted Kyle Barraclough as the preferred right-handed setup option for the Marlins in front of closer A.J. Ramos. The 30-year-old's 3.55 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 36:10 K:BB in 33 innings on the season aren't elite, but if Ramos gets dealt before the trade deadline, Phelps could find himself handling ninth-inning duties over the final couple of months. |
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| May 26 2017 | Phelps was reinstated from the bereavement list Friday. | Phelps has been out since May 21, but he'll return to the Marlins bullpen just in time for their series opener with the Dodgers. Drew Steckenrider was optioned to Triple-A to make room for him. |
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| May 21 2017 | Phelps was placed on the bereavement list Sunday and will miss the team's upcoming two-game series in Oakland, the Sun Sentinel reports. | Due to a death in the family, the reliever will take a step away from baseball for a few days. Drew Steckenrider is expected to get called up from Triple-A New Orleans to fill the vacancy in the bullpen while Phelps is away. |
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| May 17 2017 | Manager Don Mattingly said Wednesday that the organization is open to moving Phelps into the rotation, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. | A spot on the starting staff has opened up following Tom Koehler's demotion, and it sounds like Phelps may be the leading candidate for the role. After a rocky start to the season, Phelps has really dialed it in, making 10 straight scoreless appearances with only three hits allowed during that span. He's not stretched out -- Phelps has maxed out at 33 pitches in an appearance this season -- but the team could turn to him Sunday in Los Angeles and allow him to build up his pitch count over the course of several starts. |
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| Apr 17 2017 | Phelps has posted a 5.63 ERA over eight innings to start the season. | In spite of those numbers, the Marlins are 5-2 in games Phelps has appeared in. Phelps blew a ninth-inning save opportunity Sunday against the Mets, and also surrendered an eight-inning lead Friday night. As a reliever last season, Phelps posted a 2.31 ERA and 11.8 K/9 rate over 62.1 innings. |
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| Mar 11 2017 | Phelps tossed two shutout innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, giving up one hit and striking out two. | The 30-year-old posted career bests in K/9 (11.8), ERA (2.28) and average fastball velocity (93.5 mph) last season, and Phelps has everything you could want in a fantasy asset except a defined role on the Marlins' staff. That makes him a classic target for the old-school LIMA roster construction strategy, and his ability to work multiple innings out of the bullpen could make him surprisingly productive in wins given the quick hook manager Don Mattingly figures to use this season with his rotation. |
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| Mar 10 2017 | Phelps, who tossed a pair of scoreless innings in relief, will be used out of the bullpen to begin the season, the Marlins' official site reports. | "We've got seven or eight guys down there, nine counting our starter," Phelps said. "On any given day, we're trying to piece together 27 outs. As a unit out there, we're all trying to figure out how to piece that equation together. Whether we use two guys one night, or if we use six guys one night." Phelps was scheduled to pitch one inning in Friday's game, but he pitched well enough in the first frame that he was brought back for the second. The Marlins are believed to be willing to use Phelps in any bullpen role -- including closing -- depending on the situation and matchups this season. |
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| Feb 9 2017 | Phelps won his arbitration case and will receive $4.6 million from the Marlins, who submitted $4.325 million, Tim Healey of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. | In 64 appearances (including five starts), Phelps enjoyed a true breakout season with a 2.28 ERA and 11.84 strikeouts per nine innings during 2016. His skills make him an intriguing fantasy pick in the late rounds, considering he's squarely in the running for a rotation spot this spring and may have the most exciting skills of any of the competing options. If he does wind up starting, of course, his inning usage will deserve monitoring by both Miami's coaches and his fantasy owners. If he remains in the bullpen, he could pile up plenty of value anyway thanks to his ability to record punchouts. |
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| Sep 20 2016 | Phelps threw a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday against the Nationals, allowing a hit and striking out one en route to his fourth save of the year. | Phelps got the call in the ninth inning of a 1-0 game with usual closer A.J. Ramos having pitched the past two days. The right-hander has been solid out of the bullpen for the Marlins this season, posting a 2.40 ERA and 1.14 WHIP. He's also struck out batters at an impressive rate, with a 11.6 K/9. Ramos remains the closer moving forward. |
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| Sep 11 2016 | Phelps (oblique) was activated from the disabled list Sunday. | The Marlins have yet to say when Phelps will rejoin their rotation, but more information regarding the 29-year-old righty should be available in the coming days. Over his five starts this season, Phelps has built a 2.22 ERA and 1.07 WHIP. |
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| Aug 31 2016 | Phelps (oblique strain) expects to only miss a couple starts on the DL, the Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports. | He was placed on the 15-day DL on Wednesday with a strained oblique that he apparently injured while taking batting practice Tuesday. Phelps said he hopes to resume throwing in four days. If he does indeed only miss two starts, he could come off the DL to start Sept. 11 against the Dodgers. |
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| Aug 31 2016 | Phelps was placed on the disabled list with a strained left oblique, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports. | Jake Esch was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans to start in Phelps's place Wednesday night. Phelps has primarily been used as a reliever this season and has a 2.52 ERA and 1.12 WHIP after pitching in 55 games. He had similar success as a starter as well, as he posted a 2.22 ERA and 1.07 WHIP over five outings. More information regarding a potential return date should be known as he begins the rehab process. |
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| Aug 28 2016 | Phelps struggled on Friday, allowing four runs (three earned) on two hits and three walks over 3.2 innings against the Padres. | The Marlins ended up pulling out the victory, but there was little to like from Phelps aside from the six strikeouts. Though he has struggled to get deep into games at times, the veteran hurler has been solid since being inserted into the rotation in early August. Over five starts he's posted a strong 2.22 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with a 32:10 K:BB ratio over 24.1 innings pitched. Overall , Phelps holds a stellar 2.52 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 78.2 innings comprising the five starts and 50 relief appearances. Phelps will make his next start Wednesday in New York against the Mets. |
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| Aug 21 2016 | Phelps (7-6) fired six scoreless innings of two-hit ball against the Pirates in Saturday's 3-1 victory, walking two and striking out a season-high nine. | The veteran righty was outstanding Saturday, with almost a quarter of his 59 strikes coming on swings-and-misses. The 29-year-old has been solid since assuming a starting role earlier in August, and has 17 whiffs over his last 11.1 innings. Phelps will look to extend his current two-start winning streak when he takes on the Padres next Friday. |
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| Aug 15 2016 | Phelps (6-6) held the Reds to two runs on four hits and a walk while racking up eight strikeouts over 5.1 innings in Monday's road win. | David added to what has already been a successful athletic fortnight for the Phelps name, taking advantage of a favorable matchup to notch his first win since being reinserted into the rotation last week. He reached 90 pitches for the second straight performance, but capped out right at that mark as has been the case throughout his career. Saturday's road tilt with the Pirates should be a good test of the 29-year-old's ability to provide consistent value as a stater. |
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| Aug 10 2016 | Phelps (5-6) pitched five strong innings, allowing one run on four hits and three walks while striking out five Giants in Wednesday's 1-0 loss. | Despite being the hard-luck loser Wednesday, Phelps has nothing to hang his head about after making just his second start of 2016. Building off his 4.1 scoreless innings (70 pitches) last time out against the Rockies, Phelps managed a 90-pitch performance for the first time in more than a year. The right-hander's lone mistake came in the top of the fourth when Brandon Crawford belted a 3-2 offering from Phelps over the fence in right. His upside is limited due to his inability to work deep into games, but Phelps has a decent track record as a starter in his career. The 29-year-old is a reasonable fantasy options for teams in need of an arm, and his upcoming start Tuesday in Cincinnati against one of the league's worst lineups is more than appealing. |
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| Aug 6 2016 | Phelps tossed 4.1 scoreless innings Friday against the Rockies in a no-decision in his first start of the season. | It was a strong effort from Phelps, as he allowed four hits and one walk with four strikeouts after being thrust into the starting rotation after spending the entirety of the season in the bullpen. As a result, he was on a strict pitch count and pulled after 70 pitches. Phelps continues to put together his best season as a pro and compiling a 2.45 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 58.2 innings. The veteran hurler is lined up to take on the Giants at home Wednesday, but he may not be given another shot to start. |
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| Aug 2 2016 | Phelps threw a bullpen on Tuesday and all signs point to him making the start at Colorado on Friday, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports. | With the Marlins dealing Colin Rea back to San Diego and not trading for another starter before the deadline, a spot has opened up in the Miami rotation. It looks like Phelps, who has been used as a start in the past, will take over that role for now. Phelps will make the start in Colorado on Friday, making him a very risky play in fantasy leagues. |
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| Aug 1 2016 | Phelps is being considered to take a starting role in the Marlins' rotation, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. | Phelps has been a solid option from the bullpen for Miami this season, posting a 2.65 ERA and 1.14 WHIP while striking out batters at a rate of 31.5 percent. He's been used as a starter in the past, however, the results were subpar. In his career as a starter, Phelps owns a 4.36 ERA and .262 opponent batting average. |
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| Jul 30 2016 | Phelps (5-5) hurled 2.2 innings of scoreless, one-hit ball in Saturday's 11-0 victory over the Cardinals. He walked two but struck out four. | The veteran reliever found himself in the game earlier than expected after starter Colin Rea left the contest in the fourth with elbow problems. The emergency duty resulted in Phelps' longest stint since way back on April 12, and his second-longest of the season overall. The performance was an extension of the former starter's recent success, as it marked his fourth consecutive scoreless appearance and sixth in his last seven. |
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| Jul 23 2016 | Phelps was saddled with the loss Friday, allowing one run on two hits and a walk while retiring just one batter against the Mets. | Phelps entered with the game tied in the seventh allowing back-to-back singles and a sacrifice fly that drove in the go-ahead run. The veteran reliever then walked Wilmer Flores before being removed from the game. Phelps has been largely steady for the Marlins' this season but holds a concerning 8.44 ERA and 2.81 WHIP over his last six appearances (5.1 innings pitched). He's walked seven batters and allowed two home runs over that time after allowing just 12 walks and a pair of home runs in his previous 44 innings. |
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| Jun 27 2016 | Phelps fired a perfect eighth inning, striking out one, in Sunday's win over the Cubs. | Phelps secured his 18th hold of the season with the scoreless frame. Aside from bumpy inning here and there, Phelps is putting together a renaissance season as Miami's primary setup option. The former swing-man has registered a 2.36 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 49 strikeouts against 12 walks in 42 innings pitched this season. He's also grabbed three spot saves and remains the clear number two option behind closer A.J. Ramos. |
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| Jun 23 2016 | Phelps worked around two hits and a walk while striking out two for his third save Thursday against the Cubs. | Phelps certainly didn't make this one easy on himself. He gave up a pair of singles, balked the runners to second and third, then issued a walk to load the bases before generating a strikeout and a flyout to end the game. Regular closer A.J. Ramos had pitched four of the last five days, so this was just a spot save for Phelps, but he remains the clear successor if anything happens to Ramos. |
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| Jun 22 2016 | Phelps allowed two runs on three hits in the eighth inning of Tuesday's extra-innings loss to the Braves. | The typically reliable Phelps was credited with a blown save after letting the Braves tie up the game at two by way of a Jace Peterson home run. Phelps put together five straight scoreless appearances prior to Tuesday's game and maintains a strong 2.48 ERA and 0.98 WHIP on the season, so it looks to be just a blip on the radar. He'll continue to function in a setup role for the Marlins ahead of closer A.J. Ramos. |
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| Jun 5 2016 | Phelps was touched up for two runs on three hits and a walk on Saturday, taking the loss against the Mets. | Entering a one-run game in the eighth the typically reliable Phelps recorded just his second blown save of the season. He's been lights out all season and still holds 2.27 ERA and 1.11 WHIP on the year following Saturday's rough outing. The veteran hurler has also seen a marked bump in his K-rate working exclusively out of the bullpen this season, striking out 40 batters in 31.2 innings pitched. |
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| Jun 1 2016 | Phelps (4-3) struck out three batters in 1.2 innings during Wednesday's win against the Pirates. | Phelps was pretty sharp, fanning three of the five batters he faced, and needing only 13 pitches (with 10 going for strikes) to retire them. Phelps lowered his ERA to a minuscule 1.76 mark, and he remains a pretty reliable option in Miami's bullpen. He has 39 strikeouts in only 30.2 innings this season. |
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| May 28 2016 | Phelps (3-3) surrendered four hits, two earned runs and a walk over an inning in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Braves. | The former starter broke an eight-appearance scoreles stretch, as a Nick Markakis eighth-inning RBI single plated Gordon Beckham and Freddie Freeman, who had reached on a fielder's choice and single, respectively, off Phelps earlier in the frame. Despite the hiccup, the 29-year-old has turned in highly effective work in relief the majority of the season, amassing a 1.93 ERA and 34 strikeouts over 28 innings. |
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| May 9 2016 | Phelps allowed two runs on two hits and a walk Sunday to take a blown save and the loss against the Phillies. | Phelps has been largely dominant as the Marlins' eighth inning option this season but failed to hold a late lead Sunday as the bullpen dropped a second straight game for the team. Despite the setback, Phelps is sitting with a nice 1.89 ERA and 0.89 WHIP on the season and will continue to setup for closer A.J. Ramos. |
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| May 7 2016 | With regular closer A.J. Ramos unavailable after pitching on three-straight nights, Phelps secured his second save of the season Friday against the Phillies, tossing a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout. | Phelps has made a seamless transition to a full-time setup role after bouncing between starter and swingman for much of his career. On season, the veteran right-hander has allowed just two earned runs over 18 innings pitched while accumulating six holds, a pair of wins and a two saves. He's seen a nice boost to his strikeout rate out of the pen, punching out 21 batters (with seven walks) over those 18 innings. Phelps has secured the eighth inning role in Miami and will continue to see save opportunities whenever A.J. Ramos is unavailable. |
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| Apr 18 2016 | Phelps will be limited to single-inning outings in an effort to ease his transition to a high-leverage role in the Miami bullpen, according to MLB.com. | "We want to use Phelps later and ant to try and keep him at one [inning]... Trying to Keep him strong," Manager Don Mattingly said of his emerging bullpen weapon. Phelps has spent time as a starter and swing man during his previous four years in the majors, but given the Marlins' depth in the rotation, the team is committing to Phelps as a reliever full time. He has allowed two runs with 11 strikeouts over nine innings so far this year while establishing himself as the team's top setup option. Phelps is also now the likely next man up were A.J. Ramos to be unavailable in a save situation. |
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| Apr 16 2016 | Phelps (2-1) surrendered a hit and two earned runs over an inning in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Braves. He struck out two. | After securing two outs in relief of starter Wei-Yin Chen to close out the seventh, Phelps entered the eighth with a 3-2 lead. However, he was charged with two runs after yielding a single to Tyler Flowers to open the inning, and then hitting pinch-hitter A.J. Pierzynski with a pitch. Both mistakes were eventually converted into runs after Phelps exited, in what was a disastrous frame for the Marlins bullpen. It was the first runs given up by the former starter in 2016, and as he'd proven highly effective otherwise in first three appearances prior to Friday. |
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| Apr 13 2016 | Phelps picked up his second relief win of the year Tuesday, tossing a pair of scoreless frames against the Mets, walking one and striking out three. | Jose Fernandez got the start but departed a tie game in the fifth inning. Phelps followed Craig Breslow with scoreless frames in the seventh and eighth innings as the Marlins' offense took the lead. The veteran reliever has posted seven scoreless innings over three appearances to start the year with a strong 7:3 K:BB ratio. He'll continue to be a multiple-inning asset in the Marlins bullpen. |
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| Mar 30 2016 | Phelps pitched three perfect innings, not allowing a hit or a walk while striking out six in Wednesday's spring matchup against St. Louis. | Phelps' 2015 campaign was shortened by a stress fracture but he managed to rack up 112 innings with a 4.50 ERA along with 77 K's. He will look to return to his rookie-year form when he maintained a 3.34 ERA over 99.7 innings with 96 K's. If he can stay healthy, he could hold low-end fantasy value in mixed leagues given his presence on a Marlins team that will likely give him run support as well as his ability to limit runs and strike batters out. |
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| Aug 18 2015 | Phelps will miss the rest of the season with a stress fracture of the radius bone in his right forearm. | A day after placing Phelps on the DL, the Marlins formally ruled the right-hander out for the remainder of the year, and it's at least possible the injury could delay Phelps' offseason routine. Kendry Flores is slated to start in place of Phelps on Friday, and figures to get an extended look in the rotation with the Marlins down three other starters. |
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| Aug 17 2015 | Phelps (elbow) was placed on the 15-day DL on Monday, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports. | As expected, Phelps will require a DL stint after being diagnosed with a right forearm strain. Phelps only lasted 2.1 innings (46 pitches) Sunday before the injury forced him off the hill. Erik Cordier was recalled in a corresponding move, but the Marlins have not announced who will take Phelps' spot in the rotation. Chris Narveson, who tossed 2.2 innings in relief of Phelps on Sunday, is a logical candidate. |
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| Aug 16 2015 | Phelps was removed from Sunday's start against the Cardinals in the third inning with right elbow discomfort, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports. | Phelps was charged with three runs (all earned) on four hits and a walk over 2.1 innings before his departure. The Marlins are listing him as day-to-day and will likely reevaluate his condition over the next 24 hours before determining if he can take the hill for his next scheduled start Friday versus the Phillies. |
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| Aug 16 2015 | The Marlins are expected to place Phelps (elbow) on the DL, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports. | The initial examination on Phelps apparently wasn't encouraging, after the right-hander was pulled early in Sunday's start after experiencing discomfort in right elbow. The Marlins are expected to provide more word on the severity of the injury in the coming days, but in the meantime, Phelps' absence only further weakens an ugly rotation that's already without Jose Fernandez (biceps), Henderson Alvarez (shoulder), Mat Latos (traded), and Dan Haren (traded). |
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| Aug 5 2015 | Phelps was lit up for seven earned runs on eight hits and three walks over 4.1 innings in a loss to the Mets on Wednesday. | Phelps watched his record drop to 4-8 while his ERA rose to 4.35 over 109.2 inning pitched on the year. Despite losing four of his last five starts, the veteran right-hander had been solid over his last several outings heading into Wednesday, allowing three runs or fewer in each of his previous four turns. He'll look to get back on track Tuesday at home against the Red Sox. |
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| Aug 1 2015 | Phelps didn't factor into the decision in Friday's loss to the Padres and fell just short of a quality start, allowing three runs and seven hits over five innings. | Phelps has been an adequate back-end rotation member for the Marlins this season, providing a 3.93 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and a 70:29 K:BB ratio across 105.1 innings. However, Phelps' relatively low strikeout rate along with the Marlins' likelihood to enter most games as the underdog puts a cap on his fantasy upside. |
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| Jul 20 2015 | Phelps fell to 4-6 after allowing three runs on seven hits and four walks over 5.2 innings in Monday's loss to the Diamondbacks. | Phelps's four walks mark a season high. He struck out three, just the second time this season he has walked more batters than he struck out (April 17th against the Mets). It continues an inconsistent season for Phelps, who has a decent 63:27 K:BB but just a 3.91 ERA despite pitching in one of the most pitcher-friendly ballparks in the league. |
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| Jul 10 2015 | Phelps logged a quality start, allowing just one run on five hits, walking one and striking out four over six innings, but came away with a tough-luck loss as Miami dropped a 1-0 decision to Cincinnati on Friday night. | Phelps (4-5, 3.86 ERA) is set to serve as Miami's swingman - primarily bullpen duty, with an occasional spot start if injuries dictate the need. That is a role he is well-suited for, but it reduces his overall fantasy value unless he works his way into the regular rotation. |
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| Jul 4 2015 | Phelps, who tossed a scoreless inning in relief in his last appearance Sunday, is likely to remain in the bullpen indefinitely with the return of Jose Fernandez this week, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports. | If injuries deplete the team's depth again, or if a trade or two at the July 31 deadline sends some of Miami's starting pitching elsewhere, a role change could take place again. Most likely, Phelps will make the majority of his appearances as a reliever for the remainder of 2015. |
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| Jun 21 2015 | Phelps struggled Sunday against the Reds, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks in just 5.2 innings. | The 28-year-old gave up four runs via the home run and could not escape the sixth inning after allowing three runs. Phelps, who now has a 4.25 ERA, had won his previous two outings and will look to get back in the win column Saturday against the Dodgers. |
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| Jun 16 2015 | Phelps allowed two runs on six hits and two walks over seven innings in a win over the Yankees on Tuesday. He struck out five and improved to 4-3 on the season. | Phelps has gone seven innings in consecutive quality starts and has dropped his ERA from 4.68 to 3.96 in the process. He has looked much more comfortable at spacious Marlins Park this season (3.54 ERA, 3.4 K/BB) than on the road (4.31 ERA, 2.1 K/BB). |
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| Jun 12 2015 | Phelps (3-3) struck out six, walked one, and gave up four hits in eight scoreless innings Thursday to pick up the win over the Rockies. | Phelps, who was rocked by the Rockies for nine runs at Coors Field last week, responded in a big way and pitched a career-high eight innings to pick up his third win of the season. Thursday's performance improved Phelps's chances of staying in the rotation and he'll get another start Tuesday against the Yankees. |
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| Jun 6 2015 | Phelps was clobbered for nine runs on 11 hits -- including two home runs -- over 3.2 innings in a loss to the Rockies on Saturday. He struck out three without walking a batter. | With two home runs allowed Saturday at Coors Field, Phelps has now given up five homers in his last three starts after not allowing one in his first nine appearances of the season. The right-hander has recorded more than four strikeouts on just two occasions, and hasn't won a game in close to a month. He will look to avenge this loss to Colorado and reverse his fortunes at home his next time out -- Phelps has struggled to a 5.50 ERA at Marlins Park so far this season. |
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| Jun 1 2015 | Phelps was quality during a no-decision Sunday agains the Mets, yielding three runs (two earned) over six innings as the Marlins dropped the game 4-3. | Phelps allowed four hits and struck out two without walking a batter. He continues to pitch well as a member of the Marlins' rotation and now owns a 3.74 ERA and 1.28 WHIP to go along with 36 strikeouts and 16 walks in 54 innings pitched. Next, he'll be faced with the unenviable task of taking on the Rockies in Colorado on Saturday. |
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| May 25 2015 | Phelps allowed four runs on eight hits, walking two and striking out four over six innings of a 4-2 loss against the Pirates on Monday night. | Phelps (2-2, 3.56 ERA) didn't pitch badly, but was hurt by the long ball, allowing two home runs including a three-run shot by Francisco Cervelli in the second inning. He won his first couple of decisions to win a spot in the rotation, but has now dropped two in a row with pedestrian performances. He's probably better suited to a long relief/swingman role, but with the Marlins being shorthanded due to injuries, he will likely take a regular turn as long as he stays reasonably competent. |
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| May 20 2015 | Phelps (2-1) struck out three and allowed four runs, five hits, and three walks in five innings Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. | Phelps picked up his first loss of the season as the Marlins fell for the sixth straight game. They've lost nine of 10 overall and all three games under new manager Dan Jennings. The Marlins gave up six stolen bases, and the Diamondbacks simply dominated Miami on Wednesday. Phelps will look to bounce back in his next scheduled start Monday at Pittsburgh. |
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| May 17 2015 | The Marlins moved Tom Koehler to the bullpen upon the return of Henderson Alvarez from the DL, meaning that Phelps will stay in the rotation for now. | Phelps originally started the year in the bullpen, but moved to the rotation when Alvarez went to the DL. The Marlins will have a new manager beginning Monday, so Phelps' status is tenuous. |
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| May 9 2015 | Phelps picked up a win Saturday striking out three batters and allowing one run in the 6-2 win over the Giants. | Phelps allowed six hits in the game and lowered his ERA to a surprising 2.90. In the last three starts, Phelps has gone at least six innings and allowed two earned runs or less in each start. He'll look to continue this quality start streak against the Braves next Friday. |
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| May 4 2015 | Phelps struck out four and walked three while holding the Nationals to two runs on six hits over 6.1 innings Monday against Washington. | He did not factor in the decision, as the Miami bullpen was tagged for four runs after Phelps' departure. Phelps has gone at least six innings in three consecutive starts, posting a 13:5 K:BB over 19.1 frames during that span. He'll look to continue the recent run of success with a road start against the Giants on Saturday. |
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| Apr 28 2015 | Phelps had another solid outing, allowing two runs on seven hits and no walks with four strikeouts in six-plus innings Tuesday against the Mets. | Phelps entered the seventh with a two run lead but was pulled after the first two hitters singled. The bullpen allowed both inherited runners plus one more to score, costing Phelps a shot at the win. Phelps has pitched well since moving into the rotation three starts ago and should stick as a starter for at least the near-term. |
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| Apr 23 2015 | Phelps (1-0) excelled Thursday in Philadelphia, tossing seven shutout innings while allowing just three hits and two walks. He struck out five while stretching his workload out to 95 pitches (61 strikes). | Phelps offered some promise in his first start of the season against the Mets last week, and now he should have fantasy owners' attention, although shutting down the struggling Philadelphia lineup certainly doesn't merit a badge of honor. NL-only leaguers should speculatively add him in advance of next week's rematch with the Mets; owners in mixed leagues should wait for him to show some more positive results before jumping in. |
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| Apr 18 2015 | Phelps was solid in his first start of the season, despite being on a strict 75-pitch limit, allowing one run over 4.2 innings pitched in Friday's loss to the Mets. | Phelps got the ball in place of injured Henderson Alvarez (shoulder), just one day after returning to the team from paternity leave. Phelps held the Mets hitless through four innings before letting in a run, walked three and struck out two in the outing. After losing out on the fifth starter role out of camp, Phelps will likely be on a pitch count for his first couple of turns. He'll likely take the mound again Thursday against the Phillies. |
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| Apr 16 2015 | Phelps was officially activated from the paternity list Thursday, Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reports. | Carter Capps was sent down Wednesday to make room for Phelps, who will slot into the rotation Friday in place of Henderson Alvarez (shoulder). Phelps will oppose right-hander Bartolo Colon in his first start for the Marlins. |
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| Apr 15 2015 | Phelps will be activated from the paternity list Thursday. | The Marlins cleared room on the roster for Phelps after Wednesday's game, optioning Carter Capps down to Triple-A New Orleans. Phelps will be activated Thursday but return to action Friday, starting the second game of the series against the Mets in place of Henderson Alvarez (shoulder). Phelps allowed just two earned runs with 15 strikeouts and seven walks in 19 innings this spring. |
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| Apr 13 2015 | Phelps was placed on the paternity list Monday, but is scheduled to start Friday against the Mets, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. | Phelps was the expected candidate to replace Henderson Alvarez (shoulder) in the rotation, and the paternity twist doesn't seem to hinder that plan. He had a rough start to the season out of the bullpen, allowing four runs in just 0.1 innings his second time out, but a strong spring training likely aided the decision to move him into the rotation. |
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| Apr 13 2015 | Phelps will likely move into the Marlins' rotation after Henderson Alvarez (shoulder) was placed on the disabled list Monday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. | The team called up reliever Carter Capps to take Alvarez' spot on the active roster, signaling that the rotation replacement is already on Miami's 25-man roster. Phelps and Brad Hand each made a strong push for consideration as the fifth starter in camp, but the team stuck incumbent starter Tom Koehler. Phelps has had a rocky start to the season in the bullpen and allowed four earned runs while recording just one out in his second appearance of the season, but he was sharp all spring, posting a 0.95 ERA and 0.89 WHIP over 19 Grapefruit League innings. Alvarez' next start had been schedule Friday against the Mets in New York. |
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| Apr 6 2015 | Phelps will be used out of the bullpen as a swingman to start the season after losing out on the Marlins' fifth starter role. | Phelps put up a dominating spring performance, posting a 0.95 ERA and 0.89 WHIP over 19 Grapefruit League innings, but it was not enough to unseat incumbent Tom Koehler from the final rotation spot. Phelps and Brad Hand will both be used in long relief and remain the top two options to step into the rotation if any of the starting five are injured or unavailable. |
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| Mar 15 2015 | Phelps continued his push towards earning a spot in the Marlins rotation Saturday, hurling three scoreless innings against the Nationals. | Phelps allowed one hit and walked one while piling up four strikeouts as he continues to turn heads in Marlins camp. After entering spring training as a long-shot to unseat incumbent Tom Koehler for the fifth spot in Miami's rotation, Phelps is making a strong case for himself while throwing eight innings of one-run ball across three Grapefruit League appearances. At this point it is difficult to determine which way the team intends to go, but Phelps has certainly given the Marlins something to think about as they look to set the opening day roster. |
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| Mar 10 2015 | Phelps tossed three strong innings Monday in a win over the Mets, allowing one runs on three hits with a pair of strikeouts. | Phelps shined in his first taste of Grapefruit League action with Marlins as he looks to force his way into the conversation at the back end of the rotation. Phelps will continue to prepare as a starter in the spring, but will have to pitch his way past Brad Hand and unseat incumbent fifth starter Tom Koehler to grab a starting job out of camp. |
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| Feb 22 2015 | Phelps will pitch as a starter in spring training but does not currently project to crack the opening day rotation, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. | Henderson Alvarez, Mat Latos, Jarred Cosart, Dan Haren and Tom Koehler project as the Marlins' top five starters so Phelps will compete with Brad Hand to claim a role as a swingman. Last year with the Yankees, Phelps made 17 starts and 15 relief appearances, compiling a 4.41 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over 113 total innings pitched. Phelps seems likely to break camp with the club following his acquisition in the offseason, but will have to earn his role this spring. |
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| Feb 13 2015 | Phelps has lost his arbitration case with the Marlins and will receive a one-year, $1.4 million deal for 2015, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports. | Phelps was a below average reliever for the Yankees in the last two years, but should benefit from the lower scoring NL East and spacious Marlins Park. He's got a good shot at replicating his 2012 season under those conditions. |
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| Dec 19 2014 | Phelps was traded to the Marlins on Friday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. | Phelps hasn't been able to recapture the magic from his 2012 season in either 2013 or 2014. Last year he finished with a 4.38 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 92 strikeouts in 113 innings. His role with the Marlins is unclear at this point, with the rotation and the bullpen both being options heading in to spring training. |
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| Sep 12 2014 | Phelps (elbow) has been activated from the DL and will be available for Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. | Phelps has been out more than a month with an elbow injury, last taking the mound against the Red Sox on August 3. He threw a simulated game over the weekend and tossed a successful bullpen session Wednesday. Phelps is 5-5 on the season with a 4.24 ERA, but he'll likely work out of the bullpen going forward. |
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| Sep 10 2014 | Phelps (elbow) will throw another bullpen session Wednesday, the NY Post reports. | Phelps is hopeful that this will be the final step in his recovery, and that he'll be able to be activated off the disabled list after the bullpen session. With the season winding down, he's probably in line to return soon anyway, and will rejoin the team as a reliever. |
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| Sep 8 2014 | Phelps (elbow) threw a 31-pitch simulated game Sunday, the YES Network reports. | Phelps said he felt good after the session, throwing two innings of relief work. The team is waiting to see how he responds a day after throwing to decide on the next step, but it seems as though Phelps is not too far off from a return at this point. |
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| Sep 6 2014 | Phelps (elbow) will pitch a simulated game Sunday, the NY Post reports. | Phelps threw another bullpen session Friday, so it's an encouraging sign that he's moving on to pitching a simulated game. He'll throw around 35 pitches, after feeling good throwing that amount Friday. Phelps is hopeful he can return in about a week, though the team has yet to give their timetable. |
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| Sep 5 2014 | Phelps (elbow) will throw a 35-pitch bullpen session Friday, mixing in all pitches, MLB.com reports. | The next step, if all goes well Friday, will likely be pitching in a simulated game over the weekend. Phelps is working to come back to the team as a reliever, so he should be able to return quicker than if he was starting, but there's no exact timetable at this point for a return. |
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| Aug 25 2014 | Phelps (elbow) has continued playing catch, and will be reevaluated in another week, MLB.com reports. | Phelps has yet to throw off a mound, but likely will within the coming days. He hasn't suffered any setbacks, but a return before the first or second week of September seems unlikely. |
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| Aug 22 2014 | Phelps (eblow) is scheduled to play catch again on Thursday and will throw off a mound this week, MLB.com reports. | "I think at this stage, we're going day by day," Phelps said. "We'll hopefully amp it up when we get through this week. I took two weeks off, it's not like I'll be on the mound this weekend." The team decided earlier in the week that Phelps will return as a reliever, so once he returns to a mound, he should be able to speed up his recovery. |
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| Aug 21 2014 | Phelps (elbow) played catch Wednesday, and has been pain-free for over a week, MLB.com reports. | This is obviously good news, and the fact that he's been able to throw without pain suggests he's recovered since landing on the disabled list with inflammation in his right elbow. The team is now officially committed to bringing Phelps back as a reliever rather than a starter in an effort to get him back more quickly, so he may return sooner than initially anticipated. |
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| Aug 20 2014 | Phelps (elbow) may return to the bullpen rather than rejoin the starting rotation in an effort to speed up his recovery according to manager Joe Girardi, MLB.com reports. | Phelps threw 50 times from 60 feet on Monday and reported feeling good. Girardi indicated that he's unsure of how he'll use Phelps when he's healthy, but if he uses him out of the bullpen, he wouldn't need as long to build back his arm strength. |
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| Aug 19 2014 | Phelps threw 50 times from 60 feet Monday, after which an MRI was performed on his recovering right elbow, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. | Phelps stated that he's felt no discomfort in the elbow in more than a week, but the fact that he's throwing is an encouraging first step in his recovery. If all goes well, a return during the second week of September is his best-case scenario. |
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| Aug 17 2014 | Phelps (elbow) is scheduled to throw resume throwing this week, MLB.com reports. | Phelps has been shut down completely since landing on the disabled list nearly two weeks ago, so it seems unlikely that he'd return any earlier than the end of August or beginning of September. Once he begins throwing again, there should be a clearer timetable on his return. |
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| Aug 4 2014 | Phelps (elbow) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. | Inflammation in his right elbow knocked Phelps out of Sunday's start, when he yielded five runs on six hits and two walks while failing to strike out a batter across two innings. Manager Joe Girardi relayed that Girardi won't touch a ball for two weeks, effectively pushing back his next major league appearance to the final week of August at the earliest. Michael Pineda (back), who is approaching a return to action, seems to be the logical candidate to fill Phelps' turn in the rotation, which arrives Friday versus the Indians. |
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| Aug 3 2014 | Phelps left Sunday's game against the Red Sox with elbow inflammation, and he will be evaluated in New York later this week, the Daniel Barbarisi of the Wall Street Journal reports. | Phelps made it through two full innings, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks in an ugly performance. He also struggled in his previous outing, which ended a streak of five consecutive starts allowing two runs of fewer. |
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| Jul 29 2014 | Phelps allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk with three strikeouts over six innings in a loss to the Rangers on Monday. | Phelps earned his first loss in nine starts, falling to 5-5 on the season. The right-hander has a 2.97 ERA in July with a 1.19 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB ratio in 30.1 innings. Phelps will take the hill Sunday in Boston. |
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| Jul 18 2014 | Phelps turned in a quality performance Friday night, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits, walking one and striking out seven over 6.1 innings of a 4-3 win against Cincinnati. | Now 4-4 with a 3.87 ERA, Phelps has been pitching well of late and has so far resisted a return to the bullpen. The Yankees are currently deploying a six-man rotation, so his next start is scheduled to come at home against the Rangers. |
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| Jul 10 2014 | Phelps pitched six solid innings at Cleveland on Thursday, but recorded a no-decision. He allowed two runs and seven hits while striking out five. | Phelps took a shutout into the seventh inning, but allowed the first two batters to reach and was pulled for reliever Matt Thornton. Both inherited runners ended up scoring, as Cleveland put up four runs to deny Phelps a win. Other than a six-run stinker at Toronto on June 7, Phelps has been great in his last six starts, so even though the Yankees acquired Brandon McCarthy, Phelps' rotation spot seems secure in the second half of the season, not to mention the fact that the team has been decimated with injuries to its pitching staff. |
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| Jun 24 2014 | Phelps escaped with a no-decision against the Blue Jays on Thursday, giving up six earned runs on eight hits while walking one and sitting down seven. | Phelps departed after getting in a 6-0 hole at Rogers Center, but was bailed out by the Yankees' bats when they combined for six runs in the sixth and seventh innings to knot the game up. Phelps' ERA now stands at 4.35 to go along with his 1.42 WHIP and 28:64 BB:K in 70.1 innings this year, and he's lasted five innings or more in each of his 10 starts. |
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| Jun 19 2014 | Phelps was great against Toronto on Thursday, allowing just two runs and six hits over seven innings en route to the win. He issued a couple of walks and struck out seven. | Phelps gave up a two-run homer to Melky Cabrera in the third inning, but was not in trouble otherwise. After putting up a pair of clunkers in early June, Phelps has been tremendous in his last two starts, allowing just two runs in 13.2 innings. He'll have a tough assignment in his next start, squaring off against Toronto on the road. |
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| Jun 13 2014 | Phelps was brilliant on Friday facing the Athletics, giving up two hits on 6.2 innings pitched without allowing a run to grab his second win of the season. | Although he did walk three hitters, Phelps bounced back in a huge way off of his last start to gain the win. Phelps threw 102 pitches in the process and got hitters to swing the bat early and often at first-pitch throws. |
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| Jun 7 2014 | The Royals lit up Phelps for seven runs on 10 hits in 5.2 innings Saturday to hand him his fourth loss of the season. | This was his third straight start allowing at least five runs, and he has seen his ERA rise from 3.18 on May 22 to 4.88 on June 7. He should face the Mariners in his next start, and he just allowed six runs in five innings against them on June 2. |
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| May 27 2014 | While not awful, Phelps did not pitch well enough in dropping his second loss (1-2) of the season in St. Louis on Tuesday night. Shoddy defense did not help with Phelps allowing five runs (three earned) in six innings on eight hits and two walks while striking out five batters. | Phelps could stick in the rotation for a while considering some of the injuries the Yankees' staff have endured. While he could be in for some token wins, Phelps is nothing more than AL-only and deep-league fodder. Phelps will make his next start at home against the Mariners on Monday. |
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| May 22 2014 | Phelps took the tough-luck loss against the White Sox on Thursday, allowing just two runs and six hits in seven innings. He issued only one walk and struck out a season-high eight batters. | Phelps has looked good in his last two starts, posting a 1.50 ERA and 13:4 K:BB ratio in 12 innings. He'll look to continue his recent success in his next start, facing the Cardinals on the road. |
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| May 17 2014 | Phelps struck out five and held the Pirates scoreless over five innings Saturday to pick up his first win of the season. | Phelps, who gave up five hits (four singles) and three walks, needed 100 pitches to get through five innings. Other than the pitch count creeping up rather quickly, his outing was an encouraging one. Phelps' next start lines up for Thursday in Chicago against the White Sox. |
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| May 16 2014 | Phelps' start Friday was cancelled due to rain, and he will likely take the mound in Saturday's game against the Pirates instead. | The game will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader Sunday, and with Hiroki Kuroda and Vidal Nuno scheduled to pitch Saturday and Sunday respectively, we would expect Kuroda's start to be shifted to Sunday. |
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| May 16 2014 | Phelps will indeed get the start Saturday after Friday's game was rained out, the Yankees' official Twitter feed reports. | Hiroki Kuroda's start will be pushed back to be part of Sunday's doubleheader, and Vidal Nuno will pitch the other half of Sunday's twin bill. |
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| May 6 2014 | Phelps struck out three batters and gave up one run on three hits and a walk over 5.1 innings in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Angels. | Phelps retired the first 10 batters he faced, before running into some trouble in the fourth and fifth innings. He then got a quick hook in the sixth, which was to be expected given that he's been pitching in relief all season. With Michael Pineda now bothered by a lat injury, Phelps may stick in the rotation beyond Monday. Additionally, Vidal Nuno has been a disaster this season, and instability at the back end of the Yankee rotation can only be a good thing for Phelps' owners. Assuming he sticks in the rotation, Phelps would line up for Sunday's game in Milwaukee. It's a difficult matchup, and he was yanked after 87 pitches in his first start of the season Monday night. |
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| Apr 30 2014 | Phelps won't take the mound Wednesday due to the postponement of the Yankees' game against the Mariners due to inclement weather, Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record reports. | Considering Phelps was slotting into a rotation devoid of Michael Pineda due to a 10-game suspension, the former should revert to a bullpen gig rather than be pushed back, unless of course the teams opt for a doubleheader Thursday. However, Pineda was removed from a simulated game Tuesday due to a tight right lat, which is expected to provide Phelps with a start Monday at the Angels. |
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| Apr 29 2014 | Phelps, who is taking the hill Wednesday versus the Mariners, may earn another start next Monday at the Angels due to Michael Pineda's injured lat, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | During a simulated game Tuesday, Pineda logged an abbreviated outing due to tightness in his right lat. With an MRI on tap, the Yankees will soon be aware of the severity, but Phelps appears to be the logical candidate to fill in for the beleaguered Pineda, if necessary. On the season, Phelps has allowed five runs on 10 hits and seven walks, while punching out 16 in 11.2 innings. |
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| Apr 29 2014 | Phelps will start Monday if Michael Pineda has to skip a start, according to the New York Daily News. | Pineda is dealing with a sore lat and Phelps is already slotted into his spot in the rotation while he is serving his suspension. The bigger question is whether or not Phelps takes over the spot vacated by Ivan Nova once Pineda returns. His start versus the Mariners on Wednesday could go a long way towards answering that question. |
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| Apr 25 2014 | Phelps will work as a starter next week in place of the suspended Michael Pineda, Jack Curry of the YES Network reports. | It was expected that Phelps would join the rotation in Pineda's absence, and the Yankees confirmed that Friday by announcing that Phelps will start Wednesday against the Mariners. An off day will allow Pineda to miss just one start during his suspension, so expect Phelps to return to his relief role following Wednesday's outing. |
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| Apr 24 2014 | Phelps is expected to fill Michael Pineda's spot in the rotation while he misses the next 10 games due to suspension, Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reports. | Phelps has worked exclusively in long relief this season, but he's been a dependable spot starting option for the Yankees for each of the last two seasons when called upon. Phelps will likely only make one start for Pineda, since the Yankees will be able to skip his second turn during the suspension due to an off day next week. |
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| Apr 19 2014 | Phelps (hip) is available to pitch Saturday, according to ESPN. | Phelps was hit in the hip with a line drive and had to come out of the game Friday, but he reported that he feels fine and is good to go, if needed, Saturday. |
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| Apr 18 2014 | Phelps (undisclosed) was removed from Friday's game at Tampa Bay after taking a line drive off his body, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports. | Phelps spelled starter Hiroki Kuroda in the sixth inning and pitched into the seventh, before the liner knocked him from the game. The severity of the injury is unknown, but if Phelps is at all unavailable, Matt Thornton and Adam Warren will likely pick up their workloads in the short term. |
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| Apr 11 2014 | Phelps did not allow a hit and struck out three over 2.1 scoreless innings against the Red Sox on Thursday en route to his first career save. | The right-hander certainly seems to be righting the ship, after giving up three home runs in his first two appearances (3.1 innings). That said, Thursday's save opportunity was more about circumstance, as Shawn Kelley and Adam Warren were both unavailable after pitching three of the previous four days. Phelps will likely continue to fill a long-relief role for the time being. |
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| Mar 24 2014 | Phelps will open the season in the Yankees bullpen, according to ESPN. | Phelps did all he could to win a spot in the starting rotation but in the end he is most valuable to the Yankees as a swing man, someone who can come out of the bullpen and make a spot start when necessary. |
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| Mar 9 2014 | Phelps went five innings Sunday allowing no runs only three hits. | Phelps has done all he can to win the fifth starter's job for the Yankees but he's still fighting an uphill battle as the job is Michael Pineda's to lose. Phelps could be trade bait however if another team were to offer up a decent infielder for him. Assuming he stays with New York he will most likely be a spot starter and long reliever. |
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| Feb 22 2014 | Phelps could be plan B for the final spot on the starting rotation should Michael Pineda fail, according to Newsday. | Phelps has been a useful member of the Yankee pitching staff the past couple of seasons, serving as both a spot starter and long man out of the bullpen. He has proved himself capable in both roles and shouldn't be forgotten about this spring. |
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| Sep 14 2013 | Phelps (forearm) was activated from the 60-day DL on Saturday, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. | Phelps has been on the disabled list since July 6 with the forearm strain, and with the minor league season now concluded, it's unclear if the right-hander has received the opportunity to fully build up his innings for a starting job. Even though Phil Hughes and David Huff have both scuffled in the fifth spot of the rotation of late, Phelps might still have to prove himself in long relief before the Yankees feel comfortable returning him to a starting gig. |
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| Sep 2 2013 | Phelps (forearm) is now able to play catch, as he recovers from a strain in his right elbow, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. | Phelps' rehabilitation was shut down in early August as a result of the ailment, but his progression to throwing is clearly a positive step in his recovery. While he is most likely out for the season, the call has yet to be made on that front by manager Joe Girardi or the team itself. |
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| Aug 29 2013 | Manager Joe Girardi said that Phelps (forearm) was progressing, but hadn't yet started to throw, the New York Post reports. | It seems unlikely Phelps will contribute much in 2013, but he should have a shot at a rotation spot for next year, and could put useful numbers in deep leagues. |
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| Aug 15 2013 | Phelps (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day DL Thursday. | Phelps experienced a setback in his rehab last week and is currently shut down until pain subsides in his elbow. He suffered an additional strain and was subsequently scratched from his rehab appearance at Double-A Trenton. It is unknown when he'll return to the team, but when - or if - that happens this season, it could be in a relief role. |
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| Aug 6 2013 | Phelps (forearm) has endured an additional strain in his right elbow and will have his rehabilitation shut down for two weeks, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. | Phelps was recently scratched from his weekend rehab start at Double-A Trenton, with a subsequent examination revealing the fresh ailment. If issues continues to reveal themselves, his season could soon be in jeopardy, but an evaluation in two weeks will ultimately aid in determining his fate. |
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| Aug 5 2013 | Phelps (forearm) will be examined by Yankees team doctor Chris Ahmad on Monday, the New York Post reports. | Issues in the forearm are what put Phelps on the shelf in the first place, so it's troubling to see those issues recur. |
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| Aug 3 2013 | Phelps (forearm) was scratched from his scheduled rehab start Saturday at Double-A Trenton due to a sore right elbow, MLB.com reports. | In his first two outings at Trenton, Phelps yielded a combined three runs on five hits and five walks, while tallying 12 strikeouts in 7.2 innings. While continued discomfort in his elbow is concerning and could eventually reveal a UCL issue, he will take a few days off now to avoid any setbacks in his recovery. |
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| Jul 31 2013 | Phelps (forearm) gave up a run on four hits in four innings of work for Double-A Trenton on Tuesday. | Manager Joe Girardi has said that he looks at Phelps as a starter, but given how well Ivan Nova has pitched lately, it's hard to see exactly where Phelps fits in unless the Yankees go to a six-man rotation or make some other move. Phelps has shown good skills, and certainly seems to figure in the Yankees' rotation plans for 2014. |
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| Jul 28 2013 | Phelps (forearm) will make another rehab start at Double-A Trenton on Tuesday, Sportsradio 66 WFAN's Sweeny Murti reports. | With Ivan Nova thriving in the No. 5 role in the rotation at the moment, the Yankees are in no rush to bring Phelps back right away, so the team will bide some time on a tough decision by giving Phelps another rehab start. He was rusty in his first outing with Trenton, surrendering two runs on two hits and three walks over 3.2 innings of work. |
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| Jul 24 2013 | Phelps (forearm) will make at least one more rehab start before returning from the DL, MLB.com reports. | Phelps was solid in his most recent rehab start at Double-A Trenton, covering six innings and striking out six batters, but manager Joe Girardi wasn't convinced he's back to pitching at his sharpest. He's expected to throw a bullpen session in front of the Yankees' brass Friday before heading out on another rehab start and potentially returning next weekend. |
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| Jul 22 2013 | Phelps (forearm) threw a bullpen Saturday, and manager Joe Girardi said that, "He left as a starter and we envision him as a starter," the Yankees' official site reports. | Given how well Ivan Nova has pitched recently, and that Phelps has experience out of the bullpen, there was a thought that Phelps might slot back in as a reliever when he returns, but it sounds like he'll likely get his rotation spot back. It's unclear whether the Yankees will go with a six-man rotation, or whether someone else will lose his spot. |
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| Jul 20 2013 | Phelps (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment on Monday, the Yankees' official site reports. | It's unclear whether Phelps will reclaim his rotation spot right away given that Ivan Nova has pitched well lately. |
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| Jul 10 2013 | Phelps (forearm) plans to go to Tampa Bay on Monday to start a throwing program, NJ.com's Andy McCullough reports. | Phelps was placed on the disabled list less than a week ago, so this would seem to confirm that the strain in his right forearm is only a slight one. He'll likely join the Yankee bullpen once he's healthy, as the team currently has five starters, plus Michael Pineda is waiting in the wings at Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes. |
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| Jul 10 2013 | Phelps (forearm) plans to resume throwing Monday and expects to miss just one start, MLB.com reports. | Phelps got a positive report on an MRI last Friday and has only been treating his forearm injury with rest and ice. The upcoming All-Star break will allow the Yankees to shuffle around their rotation to accommodate Phelps, who figures to spend only the minimum amount of time on the disabled list. |
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| Jul 6 2013 | Phelps is not listed on the Yankees' roster for Saturday's game versus the Orioles, MLB.com reports. | In order to clear a 40-man roster spot for call-up Eduardo Nunez (oblique), it appears Phelps is the fall man, though no confirmation has been made regarding his potential designation for assignment. Nonetheless, in 18 games (12 starts) this season, Phelps posted a 6-5 record, 5.01 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 75:32 K:BB ratio in 82.2 innings, including five quality nods. |
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| Jul 6 2013 | Phelps was placed on the disabled list, after an MRI performed Friday uncovered a slight strain in his right forearm, MLB.com reports. | Phelps will not be able to throw for the next 10 days, which could in fact extend his stay on the DL beyond the minimum 15 days. His last two starts have not gone swimmingly, as he's yielded 13 runs across 8.2 innings, and he will now receive a bit of time to recover and regroup for the second half of the season. |
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| Jul 5 2013 | Phelps picked up the win against the Twins on Thursday, but didn't pitch all that well, allowing four runs and eight hits in 6.1 innings | Phelps' ERA has now crept up to 5.01, and unless the team trades a starting pitcher for some offensive help, Phelps' rotation spot could be in some jeopardy when Michael Pineda is ready to return. |
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| Jun 30 2013 | Manager Joe Girardi said that Phelps "struggled with his curveball" in the Yankees' 11-3 loss to Baltimore on Saturday. The pitcher gave up nine runs in just 2.1 innings of work, the Yankees' official site reports. | Phelps has been extremely inconsistent recently, mixing bad outings like this one with excellent performances like his six strong innings against the Indians earlier in June. Phelps now has a 4.95 ERA on the year, and he's got to be looking over his shoulder at Michael Pineda's success in the minors. His rotation spot could be in some jeopardy when Pineda is ready. |
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| Jun 28 2013 | Phelps will now start Saturday at Baltimore instead of Friday, when CC Sabathia will take he mound, New York Newsday reports. | There was some worry that Phelps had been scratched from Friday's start, after Sabathia showed up a day early on the lineup card. However, Phelps will in fact not miss his spot in the rotation. He has tossed quality starts in three of four June outings, tallying a 2-1 record, 2.66 ERA, 1.141 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB ratio in 23.2 innings. |
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| Jun 21 2013 | Phelps allowed two runs on eight hits, walking one and striking out four over 5.2 innings of a 6-2 win against the Rays on Friday night. | Now with a 5-4 record and a 4.01 ERA, these are critical outings for Phelps. Michael Pineda is progressing in his rehab, and should return fairly soon, likely forcing a decision on who will maintain rotation spots going forward. Phelps or Phil Hughes would seem to be the most likely candidates for a shift to the bullpen, so he needs to put his best forward over the coming weeks. |
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| Jun 15 2013 | Phelps allowed four runs over six innings and was the losing pitcher Saturday against the Angels. | He gave up nine hits while walking two and striking out two. Not a great start from Phelps, however he did keep the Yankees within striking distance on the road. Over his last three starts, Phelps has allowed five earned runs over 18 innings while striking out 15 and walking nine. |
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| Jun 9 2013 | Phelps allowed just one earned run on three hits over six innings against Seattle on Sunday. | That's just one earned run and four hits allowed in his last 12 innings pitched. That streak may end as Phelps is slated to face the powerful Angels lineup on the road in his next start. |
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| Jun 4 2013 | Phelps allowed just one hit, an infield single, in six scoreless innings Tuesday, walking four and striking out seven to pick up the win against the Indians, his fourth of the season. | Coming off the worst start of his career, Phelps was quite impressive in what was perhaps the best start of his career. He'll have his hands full Sunday, as he will try to out-duel Felix Hernandez in Seattle. |
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| May 29 2013 | Phelps (forearm) got bombarded Wednesday by the Mets, giving up five runs (four earned) in just one-third of an inning. | The only out Phelps recorded was a strikeout of Lucas Duda. He needed 31 pitches to get just one out, and his ERA ballooned to 4.65. Whether it was the fact that Phelps wasn't perhaps completely healthy, or the fact that the Mets bats finally woke up, it didn't matter Wednesday night. Keep an eye on his forearm, as Phelps had been pitching rather well in May before the injury. He'll look to rebound next time out against the Indians if he proves to be healthy and ready to go. |
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| May 27 2013 | Phelps (forearm) played catch Saturday and announced himself ready for his start Wednesday, the New York Post reports. | It appears that Phelps dodged a bullet after being hit by a comebacker in his previous start. |
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| May 26 2013 | Phelps (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, and expects to be good to go for his next start Wednesday, the Yankees' official site reports. | Phelps reported a bit of stiffness after being hit by a comebacker in his previous start, and should he make it through his bullpen session successfully, he should be a good option for deep leaguers this week, as he faces the light-hitting Mets. |
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| May 24 2013 | Updating a previous item, Phelps has been diagnosed with a forearm contusion with the x-rays coming back negative, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports. | The Yankees will likely err on the side of caution and have Phelps go for an MRI, but the initial diagnosis is at least positive. Should the MRI come back clean, he should be available for his next start. |
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| May 24 2013 | Phelps left Friday's game against the Rays in the eighth inning after taking a line drive off his arm, Sportsradio 66 WFAN's Sweeny Murti reports. | Phelps left the game in line for the win after giving up four runs on six hits and no walks over a career-high 7.2 innings. He'll likely receive an MRI after the game to determine the extent of the injury. The team has Ivan Nova back from the DL as insurance in the event Phelps is forced to miss his next start. |
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| May 13 2013 | Phelps pitched Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland and suffered a loss as he pitched 6.2 innings and allowed one run, four hits and five walks to go along with seven strikeouts. | Phelps didn't get any run support Monday, but his line could have been much worse considering all the walks he allowed. He only had 10 walks total entering Monday's start, so this shouldn't be an issue for him going forward. He has posted two straight quality starts and may be making his way onto the radar for fantasy owners. |
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| May 8 2013 | Phelps gave up two runs over six innings while striking out four against the Rockies on Wednesday. He did not factor into the decision because the game wasn't decided until the ninth inning. | Phelps second turn in the rotation went better than his first, earning his first quality start of the season Wednesday. Manager Joe Girardi said he is going to stick with Phelps in the rotation for the time being. His next start comes against Cleveland next Monday. |
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| May 1 2013 | Phelps went 5.1 innings against Houston on Wednesday night, giving up four earned runs on eight hits. He walked one, and struck out five. | Phelps needed 87 pitches to get through 5.1 innings against perhaps the lightest hitting team in the American League. This outing should be enough to get him another start as long as Ivan Nova (arm) remains on the DL. |
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| Apr 28 2013 | Manager Joe Girardi said that putting Phelps into the rotation in place of Ivan Nova is "our plan, because he's been every fifth day and stretched out," the New York Post reports | While Nova's injury doesn't appear to be that serious, Phelps has an opportunity here to seize a spot in the rotation even after Nova returns. He should have some short-term value in AL-only leagues, and could hang onto the value for even longer if he holds his rotation spot. |
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| Apr 26 2013 | Phelps was outstanding in relief Friday night as he allowed just one run on two hits, walking two and striking out nine to pick up the win as the Yankees defeated Toronto 6-4. | Called upon when starter Ivan Nova was forced to leave the game after two innings with a sore elbow, Phelps made his case to take over that rotation spot should Nova miss any significant time. He had been struggling of late, and now sports a weak 5.29 ERA, but he does offer some appeal if he finds himself in the Yankees rotation, particularly next week when he would likely face the strikeout-prone Astros. |
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| Apr 22 2013 | Phelps had his second consecutive poor outing Sunday, giving up three runs over three innings of work against Toronto. | Phelps started the year strong, but is in a bit of a slump right now. He'd be in position to get back into the rotation given Ivan Nova's current struggles if he were pitching well, but Phelps isn't performing well enough right now to get the opportunity. |
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| Apr 19 2013 | Phelps said he needed to make better pitches with men on base and needed to stop falling behind hitters after taking the loss in Thursday's game, the New York Post reports. | Phelps has pitched well for most of the year, but appeared off against Arizona, giving up four runs in the 12th inning. He's still likely the next choice to move into the rotation should any Yankee starter get injured, and would be likely to have some value in deep leagues. |
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| Apr 5 2013 | Phelps will serve as the Yankees' long reliever with Phil Hughes returning to the rotation Saturday, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports. | Phelps was a de facto reliever to star the season anyway with the early season break between games allowing the team to get by with a shortened rotation. His arrival in the bullpen will undoubtedly help out the Yankees' taxed relief corps, but lowers his fantasy value with fewer innings to accrue strikeouts and wins. |
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| Mar 28 2013 | Phelps struck out nine over 5.1 innings against Baltimore on Wednesday. | After Ivan Nova was pounded by a lineup on minor leaguers Wednesday, Phelps' strong outing may have gave him a leg up on securing a regular spot in the rotation after Phil Hughes returns from the DL. |
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| Mar 22 2013 | Phelps gave up five runs on six hits in 3.2 innings against the Twins on Thursday. | After getting off to a great start this spring, Phelps has now struggled in two consecutive starts. The Yankees haven't made any announcements on who their fifth starter will be, but Phelps may have left the door open for Ivan Nova to step up. Given the age in the Yankee rotation, however, it seems likely that both Phelps and Nova will get their fair share of starts over the 2013 season. |
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| Mar 17 2013 | Phelps said he was happy with his command and his stuff but lost his focus a bit after giving up four runs in five innings Saturday, the New York Daily News reports. | Phelps had only given up one run in his previous 14 spring innings. Both he and Ivan Nova have looked good this spring, and there's a chance that both of them could open the season in the rotation if Phil Hughes' back issues keep him out longer than anticipated. |
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| Mar 11 2013 | Phelps kept his strong spring going by putting up five scoreless innings against the Blue Jays on Sunday. | Phelps is battling Ivan Nova for the last spot in the Yankees' rotation, but he's worth grabbing even if he ends up in the bullpen, as the aging rotation could open up a spot for Phelps at some point. |
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| Mar 6 2013 | Phelps had another strong spring outing Tuesday, giving up one run on two hits in four innings of work against Atlanta. | Phelps is competing with Ivan Nova for the final rotation spot in the Yankees rotation, and while Nova may have the edge based on his experience, Phelps performed well all of last year and through this spring and makes an interesting sleeper even if he starts the year in the bullpen. |
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