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Notches rare save Kerkering picked up the save in Monday's 4-1 win against the Reds, pitching a clean inning with one strikeout.

Impact The Philadelphia righty smoothly collected his first save since June 19 in this 10-pitch outing. The Phillies' usual closer, Jhoan Duran, did not appear in Monday's contest after pitching consecutive games on Saturday and Sunday. Kerkering is likely the preferred backup saves option to Duran, as Jordan Romano pitched the seventh Monday (and collected the win) while David Robertson handled the eighth. Across 44.2 total innings, Kerkering sports a 2.62 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 47:19 K:BB while tallying three saves.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber hits his 42nd homer in a 4-run 8th inning as the Phillies rally past the Reds 4-1

Kyle Schwarber hit his 42nd homer of the season, a two-run shot that highlighted a four-run eighth inning, as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 Mond...

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to handling setup role Kerkering picked up a hold Sunday against the Rangers after allowing one hit and no walks with no strikeouts in a scoreless eighth inning.

Impact After working his way into the closing picture for a brief stretch amidst Jordan Romano's struggles, Kekering has since reverted back to his role as a setup man for new closer Jhoan Duran. Kerkering has been very effective at preventing runs, posting a 1.67 ERA and 35:13 K:BB over 32.1 innings since the beginning of May, and he should continue to work in high-leverage spots for the Phillies.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jhoan Durán earns a save in his Philly debut as Philadelphia rallies to beat the Tigers 5-4

Jhoan Durán earned a save in his Philadelphia debut after Bryson Stott beat a throw to first base and was ruled safe on an overturned review call for the go-ahead RBI single in the...

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies hoping Jhoan Duran's 100 mph fastball and Harrison Bader's defense lead to a World Series

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AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies acquire hard-throwing closer Jhoan Duran in trade with Twins

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JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies get 3-2, walk-off win over Boston on catcher's interference call with bases loaded in 10th

Automatic runner Brandon Marsh scored on a call of catcher’s interference with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 3-2 walk-off wi...

JULY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Was unavailable to pitch Tuesday Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Kerkering was unavailable to pitch in Tuesday's loss to the Giants due to soreness but is available Wednesday, Lochlahn March of The Philadel...

Impact Kerkering might have gotten a save chance had he been available Tuesday. Instead, the Phillies turned to Jordan Romano, who gave up three runs in the ninth inning to take a blown save and loss. It's not clear what exactly with Kerkering was sore enough to make him unavailable Tuesday, but he will evidently be ready Wednesday, if needed. Kerkering has notched two saves for the Phillies this season.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bohm, Schwarber each hit 2-run homers to power Phillies past Reds, 5-1

Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber each hit two-run homers and Edmundo Sosa added a solo shot to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday

JULY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Saddled with third loss Thursday Kerkering (5-3) was charged with the loss in Thursday's 2-1 defeat to the Astros, giving up one run on two hits with no strikeouts in the eighth inning.

Impact Although it was not a save situation, the 24-year-old right-hander allowed his first earned run since his May 6 outing. Thursday ended a streak of 19 appearances without an earned run for Kerkering, who was summoned to face the top of Houston's lineup but failed to keep the game tied. Kerkering has still worked to a 1.16 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 21:11 K:BB over his last 23.1 innings, so he should remain in Philadelphia's high-leverage mix going forward.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Smith hits an RBI single in the 8th to give Astros 2-1 win over Phillies

Cam Smith hit an RBI single in the eighth inning to give the Houston Astros a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Shuts door for second save Kerkering picked up the save after allowing one hit with no strikeouts during a scoreless ninth inning in Thursday's 2-1 win over Miami.

Impact It was the second save of the season for Kerkering, who certainly appears to have worked his way into Philadelphia's ninth-inning mix. Each of his two saves for the year have come in his past three outings, and the right-hander is now riding a streak of 16.1 consecutive innings without yielding an earned run. The Phillies seem to be intent on having a committee at closer perhaps until one of Kerkering, Matt Strahm or Jordan Romano emerge from the high-leverage pack, as it's worth noting Strahm also has two saves in his last three appearances.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber hits 23rd homer of season, Sánchez pitches 8 sharp innings to lead Phillies past Marlins

Kyle Schwarber hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth, Christopher Sánchez pitched eight sharp innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Thursday n...

JUNE 20, 2025 • Associated Press

The Phillies Finally Plug In The Power For Their Closing Star: Orion Kerkering I once told a close friend of mine that fantasy baseball was a selfish game due to an imbalance of power when making draft, lineup, and waiv...

JUNE 17, 2025 • SI.COM

Collects first save Kerkering secured the save in Monday's 5-2 win at Miami, pitching a clean inning with one strikeout.

Impact The 24-year-old required just 12 pitches, nine of which were strikes, to pick up his first save of the season. Kerkering has now made 16 consecutive appearances without allowing an earned run, a span during which he's tossed 14.1 innings with a 13:7 K:BB. Jordan Romano, the Philadelphia saves leader, pitched in the seventh inning, while Matt Strahm, who secured the save Saturday, pitched in the eighth of Monday's contest. If Phillies manager Rob Thomson is trending towards employing a closer committee, Kerkering, with his 2.54 ERA across 28.1 total innings, could be in line for more save opportunities.

JUNE 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent stretch continues in win Kerkering (5-2) threw a clean eighth inning in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Blue Jays, striking out one while earning the win.

Impact Kerkering has been excellent in relief for over a month now -- he last conceded an earned run back on May 6. The 24-year-old right-hander's streak of no earned runs is up to 13.1 innings, during which he owns a 1.20 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB. It was interesting to see the Phillies bypass presumed closer Jordan Romano in a save opportunity in favor of left-hander Matt Strahm on Saturday, which suggests the club may have an unclear bullpen hierarchy that could also leave the door open for Kerkering to work his way into the mix.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

A rookie called Otto: Undrafted Kemp gets 3 hits and sparks rally in 1st home game for Phillies

Otto Kemp went undrafted out of Point Loma Nazarene University in California

JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Bauers' pinch-hit 2-run double helps Brewers extend winning streak to 7 with sweep of Phillies

Pinch-hitter Jake Bauers had a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 to complete a three-game sweep and ex...

JUNE 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Suárez shines as Phillies overcome Harper's loss after HBP and beat Braves 2-0

Ranger Suárez struck out eight over six shutout innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies survived an injury scare to slugger Bryce Harper to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Continues to get back on track Kerkering (4-1) was credited with the win in Saturday's 9-6 extra-innings win over the Athletics, allowing one hit and two walks with no strikeouts during a scoreless 10th inning.

Impact Both of Kerkering's walks were intentional, and he's now worked seven consecutive scoreless outings. Furthermore, the 24-year-old right-hander has improved his ERA from 6.48 on April 22 to 3.72 on the season by giving up just two runs over his last 11 frames. Jordan Romano is positioned as Philadelphia's current closer, but Kerkerking remains in the high-leverage mix as a setup man with eight holds in 2025.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mick Abel outduels Skenes to win big league debut, strikes out 9 to lead Phillies over Pirates 1-0

Mick Abel outdueled Paul Skenes to win his major league debut, striking out nine over six innings to lead Philadelphia over the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 for a three-game sweep and th...

MAY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Blows save, earns win Kerkering (3-1) allowed four runs (one earned) on three hits over one inning against the Phillies on Tuesday. He struck out two and earned a win after being charged with a blown sa...

Impact Kerkering gave up an RBI double to James Wood and a three-run shot to Nathaniel Lowe after entering with a 5-2 lead. Fortunately for Kerkering, an error in the frame kept three of those runs from affecting his ERA. He gave up one run through his first seven innings of the season but has since allowed nine runs (six earned) over his last 4.1 frames, spiking his ERA to 5.56. Jose Alvarado allowed two hits and struck out three in a scoreless eighth inning.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Stott scores on wild pitch to cap zany ninth inning as Phillies beat Nationals 7-6

Bryson Stott scored on a wild pitch with two outs in the ninth to cap a zany final inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-6

APRIL 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies fumble chance to sweep Marlins as Orion Kerkering gives up late three-run homer PHILADELPHIA - With a two-run lead in the eighth inning Sunday against a team that’s probably going ...

APRIL 20, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Tallies third hold Saturday Kerkering logged a hold Saturday against St. Louis after recording two outs in the seventh inning. He struck out one.

Impact With the potential tying run at the plate, Kerkering was called upon to safeguard a 4-1 lead in the seventh inning and retired Nolan Gorman and Lars Nootbaar to close the frame. Jose Alvarado has taken over as Philadelphia's favorite for saves for the time being amid Jordan Romano's early-season struggles, but Kerkering remains an option for high-leverage work as well. Although he's blown his lone save opportunity while logging a shaky 1.50 WHIP and 4:3 K:BB, the right-hander has posted three holds and managed to allow just one run through 5.1 innings thus far.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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