Orion Kerkering - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Blows save, nabs win Kerkering (4-0) was charged with a blown save but credited with the win Tuesday against Washington, allowing three runs on two hits and one walk in the eighth inning. He struck out...

Impact Kerkering squandered a 6-5 lead in the eighth frame, but the Phillies immediately came storming back in the form of an eight-run ninth inning to get the hurler off the hook. The 25-year-old right-hander has been a fairly effective setup man for closer Jhoan Duran in 2026 otherwise, posting a 3.03 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 34:14 K:BB with five holds across 29.2 innings.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nathaniel Lowe has 2 doubles, drives in 3 as Reds beat Phils 9-4 for Mattingly's first series loss

Nathaniel Lowe doubled twice and drove in three runs, including a pivotal two-bagger in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Notches first save of 2026 Kerkering walked one and struck out one while giving up an unearned run in the 10th inning Friday to record his first save of the season in an 11-9 win over the Pirates.

Impact With Jhoan Duran not yet pitching on back-to-back days and Brad Keller having worked Wednesday and Thursday, interim manager Don Mattingly has to get creative with his high-leverage arms. Jose Alvarado struck out the side in a scoreless ninth, then after the Phillies rang up three runs in the top of the 10th, Kerkering got the call and allowed only the phantom runner to score. The right-hander hasn't seen much usage in key situations this season, and through 16.1 innings over 18 appearances he sports a 2.20 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB with just one win and one hold in addition to Friday's save.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber hits majors-leading 19th and 20th HRs, Phillies beat Pirates 11-9 in 10 innings

Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Rafaela's pinch 2-run homer leads Red Sox over Phillies 3-1 as Schwarber streak stopped

Pinch-hitter Ceddanne Rafaela had a tiebreaking, two-run homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat Philadelphia 3-1 while ending the home run streak of the Phillies’...

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Bryson Stott's 3-run homer and Jesús Luzardo's strong outing help Phillies beat Marlins 7-2

Bryson Stott hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run first inning, Jesús Luzardo pitched into the seventh and Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-2

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Turns in another scoreless outing Kerkering threw a clean seventh inning Friday against Miami. He struck out one.

Impact Following a delay start to the season due to a hamstring strain during the spring, Kerkering is off to a solid start as one of Philadelphia's high-leverage arms. The right-hander has rattled off seven consecutive scoreless outings, and he has a 2.31 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB with one hold across his first 11.2 innings on the year.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Imanaga sharp, Hoerner and Suzuki hit HRs as Cubs beat Phillies 7-4 for 7th straight win

Shota Imanaga pitched seven innings of three-hit ball in his fourth consecutive sharp start and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to seven games with a 7-4 win over th...

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Activated from injured list The Phillies activated Kerkering (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kerkering got a late start to the season after straining his right hamstring during spring training, but he's ready to roll after four rehab appearances. The 25-year-old will settle into a setup role for the Phillies, though he could be eased back into high-leverage situations following the layoff.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Tuesday Kerkering (hamstring) has rejoined the team and is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Giants, Matt Gelb of The Athletic repor...

Impact Kerkering joined the club in San Francisco earlier in the day Monday, but he'll need to wait one more day before being brought off the 15-day IL. He recently pitched on back-to-back days for Triple-A Lehigh Valley and made his final rehab appearance Saturday, where he struck out two and gave up one hit in a scoreless frame against Triple-A Durham.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back-to-back rehab appearances Kerkering (hamstring) will make the second of back-to-back rehab appearances Wednesday at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kerkering is eligible for activation from the 15-day injured list April 6, and making back-to-back appearances points to him being ready to go on that date. He's been working his way back from a strained hamstring that knocked out most of his spring training.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Kerkering (hamstring) threw a clean inning in Saturday's minor-league rehab appearance for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, striking out one.

Impact Kerkering, who's working his way back from a Grade 1 right hamstring strain, is next expected to pitch in consecutive games Sunday and Monday, per MLB.com. Once he's cleared to join Philadelphia's bullpen, Kerkering is likely to operate primarily as a setup man for closer Jhoan Duran in 2026.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL The Phillies placed Kerkering (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Kerkering's move to the IL was a foregone conclusion after the righty reliever didn't make his Grapefruit League debut until last Friday while he recovered from a Grade 1 right hamstring strain. He was able to make another appearance Monday on the back fields of camp, but the Phillies presumably want to see the 24-year-old stack up a few more innings before clearing him to join the big-league bullpen. He'll likely be ready to start a rehab assignment when the minor-league season gets underway Friday, and he could be ready to return from the IL when first eligible April 7.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Opening season on IL Kerkering (hamstring) will begin the regular season on the injured list, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander has made just one Grapefruit League appearance this spring while working his way back from a Grade 1 hamstring strain, so he'll get some more time to build up before joining the Phillies. Once healthy, Kerkering is expected to fill a setup role after recording four saves and 19 holds with a 3.30 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 65:27 K:BB across 60 regular-season innings last year.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kerkering pitches in Minor League game; Opening Day still uncertain CLEARWATER, Fla. – Orion Kerkering will be cutting it close to make the Phillies’ Opening Day roster. But he took a significant step Tuesday...

MARCH 17 • MLB.COM

Cleared to pitch in minors game Kerkering (hamstring) is slated to make an appearance Tuesday in a minor-league game on the back fields of camp, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Kerkering is no worse for the wear after tossing a live batting practice session over the weekend, so he'll be available to pitch for the first time in spring training, albeit in a controlled setting. The hard-throwing right-hander has been slowed by a Grade 1 right hamstring strain throughout the spring, but he should be able to avoid a stint on the injured list to begin the season if he's able to get a couple of appearances under his belt during the final week of camp.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Could pitch Tuesday after live BP Kerkering (hamstring) told reporters after his live batting practice session Saturday that he expects to pitch in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Todd Zolecki o...

Impact Kerkering has been held out of spring training games while rehabbing from a Grade 1 right hamstring strain. He appears to have progressed enough in his recovery to be available for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game, and the 25-year-old right-hander is aiming to pitch in three games before Opening Day. Kerkering appeared in 69 regular-season games for the Phillies in 2025 and finished with a 3.30 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, four saves (on 11 attempts) and a 65:27 K:BB across 60 innings.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for live BP Saturday Kerkering (hamstring) will throw a live batting practice session Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The right-handed reliever has been slowed since the start of camp by a Grade 1 right hamstring strain, and this will be the first time he's faced hitters since the injury. If things go off without a hitch Saturday, Kerkering's Grapefruit League debut should be around the corner. Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Kerkering will "possibly" have enough time to be ready for Opening Day.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses bullpen session Saturday Kerkering (hamstring) threw a bullpen session Saturday, per Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic.

Impact It was the right-hander's third session since having his throwing program delayed by a Grade 1 hamstring strain, per MLB.com. Kerkering, who's expected to be one of Philadelphia's primary setup men for closer Jhoan Duran, still has plenty of time to build up and be ready for Opening Day in late March.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kerkering returns to mound with splitter patterned after one of baseball's best CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Soon, Phillies right-hander Orion Kerkering will throw his newest pitch to Philadelphia hitters. He can’t wait. Kerkerin...

FEBRUARY 28 • MLB.COM

Getting back on mound Saturday Kerkering (hamstring) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports.

Impact It will be his first time throwing off a mound since he suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain. If things go well Saturday, Kerkering would likely then progress to facing hitters and then appearing in a game. The right-handed reliever has plenty of time to ramp up for Opening Day, barring setbacks.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Orion Kerkering shares great mindset in first comments since NLDS error | Sporting News This isn't an easy thing to move past, but Kerkering is doing so admirably.

FEBRUARY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Orion Kerkering breaks silence on the play that cost the Phillies in the postseason Without brushing aside the past, Orion Kerkering addressed how he views that costly postseason mistake for the Philadelphia Phillies. Based...

FEBRUARY 15 • BOLAVIP.COM

On mend from hamstring strain The Phillies announced Wednesday that Kerkering will be delayed at the start of spring training while he recovers from a Grade 1 hamstring strain, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports...

Impact Kerkering will likely be limited to rehab work in the early stages of camp while he heals up from the hamstring injury, but because he's typically deployed as a one-inning reliever, he won't need much ramp-up time once he's cleared to get back on a mound. The hard-throwing right-hander hasn't quite developed into the long-term solution at the back end of the bullpen that the Phillies might have envisioned him becoming when he first hit the big leagues in 2023, but he'll be a key part of the bridge to closer Jhoan Duran during the upcoming season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Phils swap Minors righties with Rays, acquire Yoniel Curet ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Phillies opened the Winter Meetings this week with five spots locked up in an eight-man bullpen. The group included rig...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • MLB.COM

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Nathaniel Lowe has 2 doubles, drives in 3 as Reds beat Phils 9-4 for Mattingly's first series loss

Schwarber hits majors-leading 19th and 20th HRs, Phillies beat Pirates 11-9 in 10 innings

Rafaela's pinch 2-run homer leads Red Sox over Phillies 3-1 as Schwarber streak stopped

Bryson Stott's 3-run homer and Jesús Luzardo's strong outing help Phillies beat Marlins 7-2

Imanaga sharp, Hoerner and Suzuki hit HRs as Cubs beat Phillies 7-4 for 7th straight win