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Sent back down to minors The Phillies optioned McFarlane to Double-A Reading on Saturday.

Impact McFarlane was called up to Philadelphia on Friday but didn't get into that day's contest against Atlanta. He's headed back to Reading one day later, as the Phillies needed to clear a spot on the active roster for Zack Wheeler (shoulder), who was reinstated from the injured list. McFarlane has been pitching well in the minors and could get another chance to make his big-league debut later this season.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies call up a 24-year-old to aid an injured bullpen | Sporting News The Philadelphia Phillies are in need of bullpen help and are calling up right-hander Alex McFarlane to give them some aid.

APRIL 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies call up No. 19 prospect McFarlane to make MLB debut The Phillies recalled right-hander Alex McFarlane, the team’s No. 19 prospect per MLB Pipeline, from Double-A Reading prior to Friday’s game...

APRIL 24 • MLB.COM

Summoned from Double-A The Phillies recalled McFarlane from Double-A Reading on Friday.

Impact McFarlane has moved to the bullpen this season with Reading and posted a 1.42 ERA and 10:4 K:BB over his first 6.1 innings. The hard-throwing right-hander will provide manager Rob Thomson with a fresh bullpen arm, and while he has the upside to eventually work the late innings, the 24-year-old will likely be used in low-leverage spots initially.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Opening season at Double-A The Phillies optioned McFarlane to Double-A Reading on Sunday.

Impact McFarlane was awarded a spot on the Phillies' 40-man roster over the winter after turning in a 4.84 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 82:43 K:BB over 80 innings between Reading and High-A Jersey Shore in his first season back in action following his September 2023 Tommy John surgery.The 24-year-old righty is regarded as one of the more exciting young arms in the Philadelphia system, but he's likely at least a year away from contributing for the big club.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Phils head to Winter Meetings with all eyes on Schwarber, Realmuto PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies can’t stay quiet forever. The Winter Meetings begin next week in Orlando, Fla. So far, the only players they’ve...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • MLB.COM