Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson made a notable Andrew Painter decision in the immediate aftermath of Zack Wheeler's diagnosis.

The Phillies bullpen has excelled since the trade deadline, Alec Bohm’s impact with RISP and a look at the series opener vs. the Mariners.

The Philadelphia Phillies kick off a six-game homestand Monday night with the first of a three-game set with the Seattle Mariners.

The Birds won it all after the MVP favorite went down. Wheeler is the best, but the team already has won games despite absences this season.

They have called up right-hander Nolan Hoffman and have optioned Max Lazar. The 28-year-old right-hander started the year with the Texas Rangers before coming over to Philadelphia. Since joining the Phillies, he has performed well in the minors for the organization.