Phillies news

Here are the latest news and updates from the Philadelphia Phillies:

Recent News

• The Phillies have signed right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler to a 5-year, $118 million contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2027 season. (Source: ESPN)
• The team has also signed left-handed pitcher Ranger Suárez to a 2-year, $10 million contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2024 season. (Source: MLB.com)
• The Phillies have acquired right-handed pitcher David Robertson from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league pitcher Ben Brown. (Source: MLB Trade Rumors)
• The team has also signed free agent outfielder Matt Vierling to a minor league contract, with an invitation to spring training. (Source: MLB.com)

Injury Updates

• Right-handed pitcher Aaron Nola is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season after undergoing surgery to remove a bone chip from his elbow. (Source: The Athletic)
• Outfielder Bryce Harper is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn UCL in his elbow. (Source: ESPN)
• Catcher J.T. Realmuto is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee. (Source: MLB.com)

Spring Training

• The Phillies have announced their spring training schedule, with the team set to play 32 games in Clearwater, Florida, beginning on February 26. (Source: MLB.com)
• The team has also announced that manager Joe Girardi will be managing the team in the World Baseball Classic, which takes place in March. (Source: ESPN)

Roster Moves

• The Phillies have optioned right-handed pitcher Adonis Medina to minor league camp, and reassigned left-handed pitcher Kyle Dohy to minor league camp. (Source: MLB.com)
• The team has also reassigned infielder Luke Williams to minor league camp. (Source: MLB.com)