SETH JOHNSON NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Joining big-league bullpen The Phillies recalled Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

Impact Johnson opened the season as a member of Lehigh Valley's rotation but transitioned into a bullpen role in late April. He's had mixed results as a reliever at Triple-A, striking out 20 batters over 14.2 innings out of the bullpen but also issuing 10 walks and posting a 5.52 ERA and 1.84 WHIP. Though he still received his first big-league call-up of the season, Johnson is likely to be deployed mostly in lower-leverage spots while he's up with the Phillies.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies moving Taijuan Walker to the bullpen and replacing him with Mick Abel

The Philadelphia Phillies are restructuring their bullpen, removing Taijuan Walker from the rotation and recalling right-handed reliever Seth Johnson before their series finale aga...

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Shifts to bullpen at Triple-A Johnson has been moved to a relief role at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson made his first appearance out of the bullpen Tuesday, touching 98 mph across two scoreless innings with a 2:2 K:BB. The 26-year-old has a big arm but has struggled to stay healthy and throw strikes consistently, so the Phillies' decision to shift him to a relief role makes sense.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Phillies optioned Johnson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The move comes after Johnson tossed two scoreless frames and picked up a win in Monday's Grapefruit League contest against the Twins. Johnson is projected to begin the season in the rotation at Lehigh Valley.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Meet the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies: RHP Seth Johnson Meet the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Seth Johnson.

MARCH 7 • SACBEE.COM

Returns to Triple-A The Phillies optioned Johnson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Impact Johnson's stay in Philadelphia will last just one start, as he'll head back to Triple-A after he was lit up for nine earned runs over 2.1 innings during his MLB debut in Sunday's 10-1 loss to the Marlins. The Phillies recalled left-hander Tyler Gilbert to provide some extra coverage in the bullpen in the short term, but it's not immediately clear whom Philadelphia might turn to as Johnson's replacement in the rotation.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blasted in debut Johnson (0-1) took the loss Sunday, allowing nine runs on eight hits and three walks over 2.1 innings against the Marlins.

Impact Johnson's major-league debut did not go as planned as he allowed 11 batters to reach base and nine runs while collecting only seven outs. The right-handed newcomer who was acquired from Baltimore prior to the trade deadline and was given the opportunity after allowing just one run across 16 innings spanning three starts at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Johnson presumably had an opportunity to secure a longer look from the Phillies had he shown some effectiveness but it's tough to see him getting another opportunity after such a rough performance.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson hit hard in debut as Phils fall to series split MIAMI -- When Seth Johnson exited his Major League debut on Sunday afternoon, he and manager Rob Thomson had a long chat in the dugout. John...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • MLB.COM

Promoted for Sunday's start Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and will start Sunday against the Marlins.

Impact Johnson will make his MLB debut Sunday in Miami, and a strong showing could give him a longer look as Philadelphia's No. 5 starter down the stretch. The 26-year-old was acquired from the Orioles ahead of the summer trade deadline and was dominant in three outings for Lehigh Valley with a 0.56 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB across 16 innings.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE