Zack Wheeler will miss his next start. (Grace Del Pizzo/Phillies Nation)
The Latest Phillies Injury Updates
Zack Wheeler (back spasms)
Status: Will miss next start
Zack Wheeler was lifted early from his July 9 start against the Dodgers with left low back tightness. He had dealt with back issues in each of his last two starts, but the Phillies have been able to treat it and keep Wheeler on the mound.
An MRI on Wheeler’s back revealed no structural damage, but the Phillies will be cautious with their All-Star righty and have him skip his scheduled start Sunday. He does not need any injections. It’s not yet clear who will start in his place Sunday, as it will depend how much the bullpen is needed Friday and Saturday. The Phillies expect Wheeler to pitch at some point in the first turn through the rotation out of the All-Star Break. (Updated by Tim Kelly on July 11)
J.T. Realmuto (right knee surgery)
Status: 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 10; should be back for second half
The Phillies announced on June 11 that Realmuto had been placed on the injured list with right knee pain. He underwent successful right knee meniscectomy surgery on June 12. At the time of his placement on the IL, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski estimated the team would be without Realmuto for “about a month” following the completion of his procedure.
Realmuto said he initially suffered the tear during an early May rainy game against the Giants as he was rounding third. He played through the injury, but he was unable to tolerate the pain, making surgery a necessity.
On July 11, Realmuto practiced making throws to second base. He’s expected to go to Clearwater during the All-Star Break to continue ramping up towards his return. (Updated by Tim Kelly on July 11)
Rucker threw a bullpen session on May 14, and is set to throw another one on May 17.
Rucker was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on June 3.
Rucker was at Citizens Bank Park on July 11, with the plan being for him to throw a bullpen session. If that goes well, he’ll make a rehab appearance at either Single-A Jersey Shore or Triple-A Lehigh Valley to make a rehab appearance on July 13. (Updated by Tim Kelly on July 11)
Taijuan Walker (right index finger inflammation)
Status: 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 22; out for remainder of first half
Walker has inflammation in his right index finger and a blister on the inside (right) of it. RHP Michael Mercado was called up to take his spot on the 26-man roster.
Walker threw a bullpen session on Wednesday, July 10. Thomson said his splitter looked good. He will either throw another bullpen or throw live batting practice on Saturday, July 13. Thomson is unsure of how many rehab starts Walker will need before returning. (Updated by Destiny Lugardo on July 10)
Painter is throwing 25-pitch bullpens every Tuesday and Friday. He’s only throwing fastballs and changeups currently. Thomson didn’t rule out the 21-year-old pitching in simulated games — which are a controlled setting — before the end of the year. However, he doesn’t believe he’ll be pitching for an affiliate at any point in 2024. (Updated by Tim Kelly on June 29)
Luis Ortiz (Tommy John surgery)
Status: 15-day injured list
Ortiz is set to undergo Tommy John surgery on July 11, Thomson announced. Ortiz had previously departed a rehab appearance with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on June 18 with forearm discomfort. (Updated by Tim Kelly on June 29)
Spencer Turnbull (right lat strain)
Status: 15-day injured list, out 6-8 weeks
Turnbull will be out until August with a right lat strain. He was lifted from his start against the Detroit Tigers after three innings on June 26 with right shoulder soreness. He expressed optimism about his status to reporters in Detroit after the game, but testing revealed a more significant injury.
“With his injury history, we’re gonna be careful with him and make sure we do this thing right,” Thomson said on June 27. (Updated by Destiny Lugardo on June 28)
Covey is still dealing with his shoulder strain, and was backed off of throwing. As he was doing some conditioning work, he also slightly pulled a hamstring. He was in Philadelphia on May 8 seeing team doctors, but was expected to head back to Clearwater on May 10.
Covey was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on June 1. (Updated by Bailey Digh on June 4)
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