Philadelphia Phillies Demote 2 Players During Yankees Series

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 29: Manager Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the dugout prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) Getty

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CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Alex McFarlane #71 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait during photo day at BayCare Ballpark on February 19, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Alex McFarlane #71 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait during photo day at BayCare Ballpark on February 19, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Max Lazar #60 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game at BayCare Ballpark on February 27, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 24: Edmundo Sosa #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during a game against the New York Yankees at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies will continue their series with the New York Yankees (at home).

The Phillies are coming off a 1-0 loss on Friday night.

Phillies Demote 2 Players During Yankees Series​

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GettyAlex McFarlane #71 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait during photo day at BayCare Ballpark on February 19, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida.


Ahead of Saturday’s game, the Phillies announced the news that they had optioned Alex McFarlane to Triple-A.

The Phillies wrote (via X): “Prior to tonight’s game against the New York Yankees, the Phillies announced the following roster moves: Right-handed pitcher Brian Keller had his contract selected from triple-A Lehigh Valley and will wear No. 48 Left-handed pitcher Tanner Banks was transferred to the 60-day injured list Right-handed pitcher Alex McFarlane was optioned to Lehigh Valley following last night’s game Left-handed pitcher Kyle Backhus was recalled from Lehigh Valley Right-handed pitcher Max Lazar was optioned to Lehigh Valley”

Prior to tonight’s game against the New York Yankees, the Phillies announced the following roster moves:

Right-handed pitcher Brian Keller had his contract selected from triple-A Lehigh Valley and will wear No. 48

Left-handed pitcher Tanner Banks was transferred to the 60-day…

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 25, 2026

Looking At McFarlane​

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GettyAlex McFarlane #71 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait during photo day at BayCare Ballpark on February 19, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida.


McFarlane was picked in the 4th round of the 2022 MLB Draft.

He is in the middle of his rookie season.

The 25-year-old has appeared in just one game.

Looking At Lazar​

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GettyMax Lazar #60 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game at BayCare Ballpark on February 27, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida.


Lazar was picked in the 11th round of the 2017 MLB Draft.

He has spent all three years of his MLB career with the Phillies.

Right now, the 27-year-old has gone 0-0 with a 5.63 ERA in six games.

Phillies Ahead Of Saturday’s Game​

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GettyEdmundo Sosa #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during a game against the New York Yankees at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


The Phillies have had a solid year, as they come into the night as the second-place team in the National League East with a 56-48 record in 104 games.

They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 27-26 in 53 games at home).

After their series with the Yankees, the Phillies will head on the road to visit the Miami Marlins on Monday night in Florida.

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