Seth Johnson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Optioned to Triple-A The Phillies optioned Johnson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Johnson made two scoreless appearances during his most recent stint in the majors. However, he pitched each of the previous two days, so the Phillies will replace him with a fresh bullpen arm.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Phillies place closer Jhoan Duran on 15-day injured list with left oblique strain

The Philadelphia Phillies placed closer Jhoan Duran on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain before Saturday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Phillies recalled Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Impact The 27-year-old will join the big-league bullpen to fill the void left by Jhoan Duran, who was placed on the IL with an oblique strain Saturday. Johnson gave up three earned runs over 1.2 innings during his first appearances with the Phillies this year and will likely be limited to low-leverage situations.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Phils call up Shugart for bullpen help; Johnson optioned PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies recalled right-hander Chase Shugart from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday to replace right-hander Seth Johnson...

APRIL 14 • MLB.COM

Sent back down The Phillies optioned Johnson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Johnson's stint in the big leagues lasted only one day and he was tagged for five runs (three earned) over 1.2 innings in Monday's win over the Cubs. He's being replaced on the roster by Chase Shugart, who will give the Phillies a fresh bullpen arm.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber homers twice, Sánchez pitches six strong innings to lead Phillies to rout of Cubs

Kyle Schwarber homered twice and drove in three runs, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 13-7

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Phils place Bowlan on IL (groin), recall Johnson PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies right-hander placed Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day injured list with a strained right groin. They recalled right-...

APRIL 13 • MLB.COM

Getting look with big club The Phillies recalled Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Impact He'll join the Philadelphia bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Jonathan Bowlan (groin), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Johnson made 10 appearances for the Phillies in 2025 but will be receiving his first taste of the majors this season after posting an 11:3 K:BB while allowing two earned runs over six innings in six appearances for Lehigh Valley.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors The Phillies optioned Johnson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

Impact Johnson gave up two runs on five hits with five strikeouts and six walks over seven Grapefruit League appearances and won't begin the season in the majors. He made 10 outings for the Phillies last year and had a 4.26 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB across 12.2 innings.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Phillies optioned Johnson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Johnson fanned five over two scoreless frames Monday against the Orioles and boasts a 17:4 K:BB over 12.2 innings with the big club this season, but having minor-league options worked against him here. Joe Ross (back) has been activated from the injured list to absorb Johnson's roster spot.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vargas and Quero each hit a 3-run homer as the White Sox knock off the Phillies 9-3

Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero each hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Carlos Narváez's 11th-inning 2-run homer lifts Red Sox over Phillies 9-8

Carlos Narváez hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the 11th inning and Romy Gonzalez hit a grand slam in the fifth as the Boston Red Sox outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies 9-8

JULY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Schwarber's grand slam, Harper's homer lead Phillies to 9-5 win over Angels

Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam in the sixth inning and Bryce Harper capped the scoring with a two-run homer in the eighth, carrying the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-5 win over the...

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggling Mick Abel earns return trip to Lehigh Valley IronPigs’ Seth Johnson back to fill Abel’s spot on Phillies’ roster

JULY 4, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Phillies send down RHP Mick Abel after six-start stretch The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-hander Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and optioned right-hander Mick Abel.Johnson, 26, ha...

JULY 4, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Walker is back in the Phillies' rotation after Abel's demotion. Painter not considered for promotion

Mick Abel couldn’t sustain his sublime major league debut and is headed to the minors

JULY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies Announce Major Roster Move Ahead of Reds Series The Philadelphia Phillies announced they have optioned Mick Abel to Triple-A and recalled Seth Johnson to the active roster ahead of the Cin...

JULY 4, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Called up Friday The Phillies recalled Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander served as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Padres and delivered two scoreless frames. Johnson has allowed one run in four innings between his two big-league appearances this season.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Lehigh Valley The Phillies returned Johnson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley following Wednesday's doubleheader against the Padres.

Impact Johnson pitched two shutout innings and struck out two batters during the first game of Wednesday's festivities, lowering his MLB ERA down to 2.25 through four frames. He'll head back to the minors now that his duties as the 27th man are complete, but he remains an option to return to Philadelphia down the line as a multi-inning reliever.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Lehigh Valley The Phillies optioned Johnson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley following Wednesday's doubleheader against the Padres.

Impact Johnson pitched two shutout innings and struck out two batters in the Phillies' 6-4 loss to the Padres on Wednesday in the first game of the day, lowering his ERA to 2.25 through four big-league frames. He'll head back to the minors now that his duties as the 27th man for the twin bill are complete, but he remains an option to return to Philadelphia down the line as a multi-inning reliever.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted for doubleheader The Phillies recalled Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Johnson will serve as the 27th man during Wednesday's doubleheader against the Padres. He has made one relief appearance with the big club this season, allowing one run over two innings. Johnson is likely to be sent back to Lehigh Valley following the twin bill.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted for doubleheader The Phillies recalled Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down The Phillies optioned Johnson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Impact Johnson made his 2025 MLB debut Thursday, allowing one run over two innings. With the Phillies having a bullpen game Friday against Pittsburgh, they'll add a fresh arm to the bullpen in Alan Rangel. Johnson has a 4.91 ERA over 33 innings with Lehigh Valley this season.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive miscues sink Phils: 'We've got to clean it up' PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies spent Sunday morning revamping their bullpen in an effort to shore up the club's biggest need in its pursuit of...

JUNE 1, 2025 • MLB.COM

Phillies Notebook: Seth Johnson called up, Taijuan Walker moves to bullpen; Jose Ruiz gets DFAed The Phillies called up Seth Johnson from Triple A Sunday, designated Jose Ruiz for assignment and announced Taijuan Walker will return to th...

JUNE 1, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

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