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May 8, 2024 0 0 1.86 0 -0.5
May 6, 2024 0 0 1.04 0 3
May 3, 2024 0 0 1.17 0 -1
May 1, 2024 0 0 0.00 0 3
Apr 29, 2024 0 0 0.00 0 2
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SF
Sat, May 4
W 14-3
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Sun, May 5
W 5-4
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SF
Mon, May 6
W 6-1
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TOR
Tue, May 7
W 10-1
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TOR
Wed, May 8
L 5-3
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Fri, May 10
7:10 pm
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MIA
Sat, May 11
4:10 pm
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MIA
Sun, May 12
1:40 pm
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NYM
Mon, May 13
7:10 pm
ESP+
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NYM
Tue, May 14
1:10 pm
MLBN
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Player Outlook
A fifth-round pick of the Phillies in 2022, Orion Kerkering opened last season in the minors with the team's Single-A affiliate. He ended 2023 pitching high-leverage innings for Philadelphia in the NLCS, as the 22-year-old right-hander was simply too dominant for the minors. Kerkering posted a remarkable 1.51 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 79:12 K:BB ratio over 53.2 innings while advancing through four levels. The South Florida alum boasts one of the most unique pitches in the game - an 86 mph sweeping slider with 18.6 inches of horizontal break that he threw 85% of the time. The average velocity of a sweeper or slider with 17-plus inches of horizontal break is a mere 80.6 mph, putting Kerkering's pitch on another level. Not to mention, his sinker approached triple digits, topping out at 98.8 mph during the playoffs. It's clear Kerkering has the stuff of a future closer, possibly as early as 2024, but his control is likely to impact whether or not that occurs this season.

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2024 19.52.2 9.7 — — — 7 4 1.86 1.14
2023 155 3.0 1 — — 6 2 0.00 1.33
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  • Phillies' Orion Kerkering: Returns from IL

    Rotowire
    The Phillies reinstated Kerkering (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Sunday. Right-hander Nick Nelson was optioned to Lehigh Valley to clear a spot on the 26-man roster for Kerkering, who is set to make his 2024 debut for the Phillies whenever he's able to get in a game. Though he was officially placed on the IL coming out of spring training with a right forearm strain, his season debut was delayed mostly because he missed extensive time during camp while recovering from a severe case of the flu. Kerkering dazzled over his four rehab appearances between the Single-A and Triple-A levels, however, tossing 4.1 scoreless frames while striking out 10 batters. He looks poised to immediately step into a high-leverage role out of the Philadelphia bullpen.
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  • Phillies' Orion Kerkering: Will be activated Sunday

    Rotowire
    Kerkering (forearm) will be activated from the injured list before Sunday's game versus the Pirates, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. Kerkering got a late start to the season due to illness and a right forearm strain, but he looked sharp on his rehab assignment with a 10:0 K:BB over 4.1 shutout innings. The 23-year-old might be eased into high-leverage situations, but it shouldn't be long before he's one of the Phillies' most trusted relievers.
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  • Phillies' Orion Kerkering: Likely back this weekend

    Rotowire
    Kerkering (forearm/illness) will make two more rehab appearances with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday and Thursday before being activated from the 15-day injured list, Luke Arcaini of 102.5 FM Philadelphia reports. Assuming he comes out of those outings with no issues, Kerkering should rejoin the Phillies bullpen when they return home this weekend for the start of a 10-game homestand. Kerkering has been out all season with a right forearm strain and an illness. He'll eventually be in line for high-leverage appearances, but it's possible the Phillies will ease him into those situations.
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  • Phillies' Orion Kerkering: Beginning rehab assignment

    Rotowire
    Kerkering (forearm/illness) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday. Kerkering is officially on the 15-day IL with a right forearm strain, but his rehab assignment will build him back up after he missed most of the Grapefruit League schedule due to a bad case of the flu. As a reliever, the 22-year-old righty shouldn't take long to prepare for a return to Philadelphia's bullpen, so he could be able to come off the IL when eligible April 9.
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  • Phillies' Orion Kerkering: Will begin season on IL

    Rotowire
    Manager Rob Thomson said Saturday that Kerkering (illness) will begin the regular season on the 15-day injured list, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. Kerkering hasn't pitched in a Grapefruit League game since March 1 due to a bout with the flu, and though he's starting to make progress in his recovery, he missed too much time in camp to put himself in position to make the Opening Day roster. A long-term absence isn't expected, but the Phillies likely won't want to rush the 22-year-old right-hander back after he went over three weeks without pitching. He'll first be eligible to return from the IL on April 9.
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