Otto Kemp - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Eric Lauer strikes out Otto Kemp | 02/21/2026 Eric Lauer strikes out Otto Kemp to finish off the top of the 1st inning

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Ready for spring opener Kemp (kneecap, shoulder) will start in left field and bat cleanup in Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against the Blue Jays, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Kemp underwent a pair of surgeries in the offseason -- one to repair a fracture in his left kneecap and another to clean out damage to his left shoulder. He seems to be a full-go this spring regardless, and the 26-year-old Kemp appears slated to fill a super-utility role for Philadelphia after appearing at four different positions as a rookie (third base, first base, second base and left field).

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' clubhouse looks a bit different this year. (That's a good thing.) CLEARWATER, Fla. -- For a team that’s running it back, things looked a little different on Wednesday at BayCare Ballpark. Consider the locke...

FEBRUARY 11 • MLB.COM

Set for two sugeries Kemp will undergo surgery to repair a fracture in his left knee cap and an additional operation to clean out damage to his left shoulder, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kemp chipped a piece of bone on his knee cap when he fouled a ball off the area on June 17, but he missed only one game and then played though the injury for the remainder of the season. He also evidently played with a shoulder issue, though it's unclear when he first injured the shoulder. Kemp slashed .234/.298/.411 with eight homers and two steals over 62 games in the majors in 2025 and posted a .987 OPS with 16 home runs and 13 stolen bases at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Gelb writes that the Phillies are "bullish" on Kemp and view him as "more than" a bench player. It's not clear when Kemp's knee and shoulder surgeries will occur, nor is known how long his rehab will take.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies planning for Otto Kemp to have 'everyday' role in 2026 | Sporting News Otto Kemp is slated for a lot of playing time in 2026 after a solid rookie year.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies Notebook: No Harrison Bader, but Ranger Suarez an option in Game 2 And, with Bader out, Otto Kemp got a start in the outfield.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Phillies Without Harrison Bader for Game 2 vs. Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader is out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of the National League Division Series.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Phillies Without Harrison Bader for Game 2 vs. Dodgers

Drawing start in left field Kemp will start in left field and bat ninth Monday in Game 2 of the NLDS versus the Dodgers.

Impact With Harrison Bader (groin) out of the lineup, Brandon Marsh will shift to center field and Kemp will enter the fray in left field. It will be the postseason debut for Kemp, who slashed .234/.298/.411 with eight home runs in 62 regular-season contests for the Phillies.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • PHILLIESNATION.COM

Schwarber Leads Phillies in Record-Setting HR Party, Clinch Playoff Bye

Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs and the Phillies tied a franchise single-game record with eight home runs as they wrapped up a first-round...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Schwarber Leads Phillies in Record-Setting HR Party, Clinch Playoff Bye

Phillies wrap up a 1st-round bye, hitting a team-record 8 homers to rout the Marlins

Edmundo Sosa hit three of Philadelphia’s team-record eight home runs, Kyle Schwarber had two to pad his National League lead and the Phillies wrapped up a first-round bye with an 1...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Four IronPigs players receive postseason awards plus two more attendance marks Phillies prospects Otto Kemp, Aidan Miller, Felix Reyes and Griff McGarry earned postseason honors, plus the Lehigh Valley IronPigs claimed...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Edwards' 11th-inning sacrifice fly lifts Marlins over Phillies 6-5

Xavier Edwards drove in the winning run with an 11th-inning sacrifice fly, Heriberto Hernández and Griffin Conine homered during a late rally and the Miami Marlins kept their playo...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Blake Snell strikes out season-high 12, Shohei Ohtani hits 51st homer as Dodgers beat Phillies 5-0

Blake Snell struck out a season-high 12 over seven innings, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies Celebrate NL East Title But Want More: 'We’ve got a bigger picture'

In what could be the last hurrah for their core, veteran stars and new contributors are powering the Phillies toward an elusive World Series...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Phillies Celebrate NL East Title But Want More: 'We’ve got a bigger picture'

Phillies clinch NL East title in wild 10th-inning comeback against Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Walker Buehler works 5 strong innings in his Phillies debut, an 8-2 win over the Royals

Walker Buehler pitched five strong innings in his Philadelphia debut, Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott homered, and the Phillies won their fifth straight, 8-2 over the Kansas City Roy...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Good Morning to the First-Place Seattle Mariners

The Mariners and Astros are heading in opposite directions, Aaron Judge makes Yankees' homer history again, Mickey Moniak contorts himself a...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Good Morning to the First-Place Seattle Mariners

Phillies' Otto Kemp coming into his own in Alec Bohm's absence Third baseman was 5 for 13 in series sweep of the Mets

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Launches sixth homer in win Kemp went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in a 6-4 win over the Mets on Thursday.

Impact Kemp smashed his sixth homer of the year, tying a season high in RBI as well. As long as Alec Bohm (shoulder) remains on the injured list, Kemp should remain Philadelphia's primary third baseman. Through the first 158 at-bats of his career, Kemp is batting .241 with eight doubles, 22 RBI, 21 runs scored and two stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luzardo's 10-strikeout gem after rugged start helps Phillies sweep Mets to extend NL East lead

Jesús Luzardo shines for the Phillies with a stellar performance against the Mets

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets' Wild-Card Slide Continues as Phillies on Verge of NL East Crown

Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning as the Phillies swept the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Mets' Wild-Card Slide Continues as Phillies on Verge of NL East Crown

Homers, steals bag Kemp went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's win against the Mets.

Impact Kemp's solo shot in the second inning was his fifth of the year and first since July 27. He was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and has since started two games at third base. Kemp is seemingly the everyday option at the hot corner while Alec Bohm (shoulder) is out. Kemp is slashing .233/.310/.380 with 12 extra-base hits through 48 MLB games.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

From tots to taters, Harrison Bader has thrived in the pressure cooker of Philadelphia pennant race

Harrison Bader has quickly become a fan favorite in Philadelphia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Schwarber hits 50th homer and Suárez strikes out 12 as Phillies extend lead over Mets with 9-3 win

Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th homer of the season, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win over the New York Mets