4 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM
OTTO KEMP
1 HR •
10 RBI •
.253Â AVGÂ
1 HR
10 RBI
.253 AVG
How Otto Kemp went from undrafted D-II prospect to key bat for first-place Phillies Three years ago, Otto Kemp was an undrafted Division II prospect looking to make the Majors. He's now contributing consistently for the Phil...
Odd man out in Harper's return Kemp is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Since being called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on June 7, Kemp had started in all but one of the Phillies' ensuing 20 games, but he'll likely find himself on the bench against right-handed pitching more frequently after Philadelphia reinstated Bryce Harper (wrist) from the injured list Monday. The right-handed-hitting Kemp should continue to see regular playing time against left-handed pitching, likely occupying the short side of a platoon in left field with the left-handed-hitting Max Kepler.
JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE
Bryce is back: 2-time MVP Harper returns from a wrist injury to give Phillies boost in NL East race
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper returned to the lineup Monday night against San Diego after a stint on the injured list because of right wrist inflammationJUNE 30
Ranger Suárez shines again as Phillies edge Braves 2-1 to take series
Ranger Suárez pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies edged the Atlanta Braves 2-1 to take the three-game seriesJUNE 29
Phillies blast 5 homers in rout of Braves Philadelphia hit a season-high five home runs, including three-run shots by Nick Castellanos and Otto Kemp, to awaken their dormant bats and...
JUNE 28 • SACBEE.COM
Belts first career long ball Kemp went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's 13-0 win over Atlanta.
Impact Kemp lifted his first career homer, and he's now logged at least one hit in five of his last eight games. The 25-year-old rookie is helping fill in at first base for the injured Bryce Harper (wrist), and the former is slashing .242/.329/.339 with three doubles, nine RBI, nine runs scored and one stolen base over 70 plate appearances. That said, Kemp will be at risk of being optioned back to the minor leagues once Harper is ready to return, which could come as soon as next week.
JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE
Belts first career long ball Kemp went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's 13-0 win over Atlanta.
Impact Kemp lifted his first career homer, and he's now logged at least one hit in five of his last eight games. The 25-year-old rookie is helping fill in at first base for the injured Bryce Harper (wrist), and Kemp is slashing .242/.329/.339 with three doubles, nine RBI, nine runs scored and one stolen base over 70 plate appearances. That said, Kemp will be at risk of being optioned back to the minor leagues once Harper is ready to return, which could come as soon as next week.
JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies have 17 hits, 5 home runs in 13-0 rout of Braves
Trae Turner hit two of Philadelphia’s five home runs as the Phillies broke out of an offensive slump with a 13-0 rout of the Atlanta BravesJUNE 28
Hummel's solo homer in 8th gives Astros win over Phillies
Cooper Hummel hit a solo home run in the eighth inning and Framber Valdez and two relievers combined for a four-hitter to give the Houston Astros a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Ph...JUNE 25
Luzardo backed by homers from Schwarber and Sosa as Phillies beat struggling Mets 7-1
Kyle Schwarber and Edmundo Sosa homered, JesĂşs Luzardo tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings and the Philadelphia Phillies regained sole possession of first place in the NL East with a 7-...JUNE 23
Phillies surge past Mets with six-run seventh inning, claim first place in NL East
Bryson Stott hit a bases-clearing triple in a six-run seventh inning and the Philadelphia Phillies surged past the slumping New York Mets into first place in the NL East with a 10-...JUNE 21
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
Starting Thursday Kemp (knee) will start at first base and bat sixth against the Marlins on Thursday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Knee problems kept Kemp out of Wednesday's contest, but he seems to be feeling better after a day of rest and will now rejoin the starting nine. Through his first 10 games as a major leaguer, the 25-year-old has gone 10-for-36 (.278) with four RBI and six runs scored.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Thursday Kemp (knee) will start at first base and bat sixth against the Marlins on Thursday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Knee problems kept Kemp out of Wednesday's contest, but he seems to be feeling better after a day of rest and will now rejoin the starting nine. Through his first 10 games as a major-leaguer, the 25-year-old has gone 10-for-36 (.278) with four RBI and six runs scored.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies meet the Marlins with 2-1 series lead
The Philadelphia Phillies bring a 2-1 advantage into the next game of the series against the Miami MarlinsJUNE 19
Managing knee issue Kemp's absence from the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins is due to a knee injury, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact The 25-year-old fouled a pitch off his knee during Tuesday's contest, and the subsequent swelling will keep him out of the lineup Wednesday for the first time since being promoted June 7. Kemp has a .278 average (10-for-39) in his first 10 big-league games, though his .306 slugging percentage is less impressive as he has just one extra-base hit (a double). Alec Bohm shifted to first base Wednesday for the Phillies.
JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE
Getting first day off since call-up Kemp is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Impact For the first time since receiving his first big-league call-up June 7, Kemp will head to the bench. The rookie has held his own at the plate through his first 10 starts in the majors, batting .278 with a walk, a stolen base, six runs and four RBI. Though he'll cede his spot in the infield to Edmundo Sosa on Wednesday, Kemp should continue to handle an everyday role until the Phillies get first baseman Bryce Harper (wrist) back from the injured list.
JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE
Kemp leads Phillies against the Marlins after 4-hit game
The Philadelphia Phillies play the Miami Marlins after Otto Kemp had four hits on Sunday in an 11-4 win over the Blue JaysJUNE 16
Delivers four hits Kemp went 4-for-5 with three runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win over Toronto.
Impact Kemp singled four times Sunday, including a two-run base hit in the fourth inning. He picked up his first career steal and has produced three multi-hit performances over his last six games. Kemp was one of six Phillies with multiple hits in the victory. The 25-year-old rookie is slashing .345/.387/.379 through his first 31 plate appearances.
JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers four hits Kemp went 4-for-5 with three runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win over Toronto.
Impact Kemp singled four times Sunday, including a two-run base hit in the fourth inning. He picked up his first career steal and has produced three multi-hit performances over his last six games. Kemp was one of six Phillies with multiple hits in the victory. The 25-year-old rookie is slashing .345/.387/.379 through his first 31 plate appearances.
JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Castellanos, Otto Kemp have grand time as Phils complete sweep of Blue Jays Zack Wheeler has light-duty outing to gain seventh win of season
JUNE 15 • MCALL.COM
Castellanos hits a grand slam and Phillies complete 3-game sweep of Blue Jays with 11-4 win
Nick Castellanos hit a grand slam, Zack Wheeler pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with an 11-4 victoryJUNE 15
Kepler's homer in the eighth gives Phillies 3-2 win over Blue Jays
Max Kepler hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on SaturdayJUNE 14
Suárez tosses 7 shutout innings, Schwarber hits 22nd homer to lead Phillies past Toronto 8-0
Kyle Schwarber hit a three-run homer, Ranger Suárez struck out six in seven shutout innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-0JUNE 14
Will be used at first base Kemp is starting at first base in Wednesday's game against the Cubs and is expected to mostly play that position for the Phillies while Bryce Harper (wrist) is sidelined, Matt Gelb...
Impact Kemp's first four major-league starts came at third base, but the Phillies have decided to move Alec Bohm back to the hot corner and install Kemp at first base. The 25-year-old Kemp's playing time at first base in the minors has been relatively limited, although he has made seven starts at the position this season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE
