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Called up Sunday Turnbull was called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact Turnbull will join the major-league roster after his 35-day window to ramp up in the Toronto's minor-league system ended Sunday. The right-hander made three appearance in the Florida Complex League and two appearances with Triple-A Buffalo, the latter of which he tossed 6.1 innings, allowing seven runs on nine hits and five walks while striking out four batters. It's unclear what role Turnbull will have with the Blue Jays, but Paxton Schultz was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 16, 2025 • MLB.COM

Gets stretched out at Single-A Turnbull gave up one run on three hits and two walks over four innings Thursday for Single-A Dunedin. He struck out four.

Impact He built up to 54 pitches (36 strikes) in his first outing for Dunedin, and Turnbull could be on the move again to a higher affiliate very quickly. The 32-year-old right-hander signed with the Blue Jays at the beginning of May and didn't get the benefit of spring training, but on his current trajectory he could be an option for the big-league rotation by the end of the month. Turnbull threw 54.1 innings over 17 appearances (seven starts) with the Phillies in 2024, posting a 2.65 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 58:20 K:BB.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Turnbull strikes out four in organizational debut with single-A Dunedin Veteran right-hander Spencer Turnbull made his organizational debut wi...

MAY 16, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Building up in rookie ball The Blue Jays optioned Turnbull to their rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate after signing him to a one-year deal Monday.

Impact Turnbull will get a spot on Toronto's 40-man roster, but he may be weeks away from being an option for the big club after he was unsigned throughout the offseason and will need time to get stretched out for starting duty. The right-hander will report to the Blue Jays' spring complex in Florida and should eventually pitch in FCL games or with Single-A Dunedin once he completes his throwing progression. He'll then likely move up to one of the Blue Jays' higher-level minor-league affiliates before potentially getting a look in the big-league rotation, which should have an opening for him while Max Scherzer (thumb) is ineligible to return from the injured list until at least late May.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Jays Turnbull signed a major-league contract with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Despite finishing last season with a 2.65 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 54.1 innings, Turnbull went unsigned during the offseason largely due to his extensive injury history. The 32-year-old most recently suffered a lat injury last June that put an early end to his 2024 campaign. Now fully healthy, he'll presumably join the Blue Jays' rotation after working as both a starter and reliever last year, though he may face workload restrictions after pitching just 135.1 innings across the past four seasons.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to be on NLDS roster Phillies manager Rob Thomson indicated Wednesday that it was unlikely Turnbull (lat) would be on the NLDS roster, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Thomson said Turnbull was "erratic" during an intrasquad game Wednesday, adding that he believes the righty needs to fine-tune things. Turnbull has been sidelined since late June with a right lat strain and it would appear he'll remain out at least through the first round of the postseason.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching in intrasquad game Turnbull (lat) will pitch in an intrasquad game Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park, MLB.com reports.

Impact Turnbull made a rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sept. 22 and threw 52 pitches in a live batting practice session on Sept. 27. If he gets through Wednesday's session without any issues, Turnbull could be included on the Phillies' NLDS roster as a long reliever. He's been sidelined since late June with a right lat strain.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Turnbull (lat) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

Impact Sidelined since late June with a right lat strain, Turnbull is finally ready to return to a live setting. He'll be cutting it close, but it appears he'll get a chance to bolster his case for a postseason roster spot with an appearance or two during the final week of the regular season. Turnbull has posted a stellar 2.65 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 54.1 innings with Philadelphia this season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Facing hitters Friday Turnbull (lat) will throw a live batting practice session Friday, Destiny Lugardo of Phillies Nation reports.

Impact Turnbull threw an up-and-down bullpen session Monday, clearing the way for him to face hitters for the first time since he was diagnosed with a right lat strain in late June. The Phillies aren't giving up hope that Turnbull could make it back later this month as a reliever, but he can't afford any hiccups.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tarnsferred to 60-day IL The Phillies transferred Turnbull (lat) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Impact The move makes room on the 40-man roster for Tyler Gilbert, whose contract was selected by the Phillies. Turnbull landed on the 15-day injured list June 27 due to a right lat strain. With his transfer to the 60-day IL, he is eligible to return for the start of the Phillies' home series against the Astros on Aug. 26. Should he return to the big club, Turnbull is expected to serve out of Philadelphia's bullpen for the remainder of the season and look to return to the starting rotation in 2025. He has been limited to bullpen sessions since the start of August and has yet to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Preparing to return as reliever Phillies manager Rob Thomson suggested Saturday that Turnbull (lat) is highly unlikely to fill a rotation spot once he's ready to return from the 15-day injured list, MLB.com repor...

Impact Turnbull had a productive six-start run for the Phillies to begin the season before shifting to the bullpen, but he moved back into the rotation in late June, when No. 5 starter Taijuan Walker landed on the shelf. His second stint in the rotation ended after just one start, as Turnbull was diagnosed with a right lat strain following his June 26 outing versus the Tigers. Given the long-term nature of the injury, Turnbull was always going to face an uphill battle making a full recovery and having enough time to get stretched back out for a starting role before the end of the season. After Turnbull experienced soreness during a recent bullpen session earlier this month, the Phillies seem to have now officially closed the door on the right-hander contributing as a starter. Thomson suggested that Turnbull isn't dealing with any major setback and is expected to get back on the mound later in the week following some extra rest as he prepares to fill a multi-inning relief role for the Phillies upon his return. The Phillies likely won't have a clear target date for Turnbulll to come off the IL until he begins a minor-league rehab assignment.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes side session Turnbull (lat) tossed a 10-pitch bullpen session Monday at Citizens Bank Park, MLB.com reports.

Impact Assuming Turnbull escaped the side session free of setbacks, he'll shift his rehab program to the Phillies' spring training facility in Clearwater, Fla. and continue building back up. At the time Turnbull was placed on the 15-day injured list June 27 with a right lat strain, manager Rob Thomson estimated that the right-hander would be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks. Since Turnbull doesn't look as though he'll be a realistic option to return from the IL until mid-to-late August, the Phillies have already indicated that the 31-year-old probably won't have sufficient time to get stretched out for a starting role and will likely be ticketed for the bullpen.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Plays catch Saturday Turnbull (lat) was cleared to resume playing catch Saturday at the Phillies' facility in Clearwater, Fla., MLB.com reports.

Impact Turnbull looks to be trending positively in his recovery from the strained right lat he sustained June 26, but he still has several checkpoints to hit in the rehab process before making his return from the 15-day injured list. Phillies manager Rob Thomson previously said that Turnbull was likely facing a 6-to-8-week recovery timeline, so the right-hander shouldn't be expected back from the IL until middle or late August.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Spencer Turnbull goes on injured list and could miss six weeks; Michael Mercado to start PHILADELPHIA - Pitcher Spencer Turnbull was placed on the injured list with a right lat strain, the ...

JUNE 27, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

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JUNE 27, 2024 • MLB.COM

Another Phillies pitcher hits injured list as rotation takes a hit Spencer Turnbull suffered a lat strain and could be sidelined until August.

JUNE 27, 2024 • NJ.COM

Phillies place RHP Spencer Turnbull (lat) on 15-day IL The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-hander Spencer Turnbull on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right lat strain and recalled righ...

JUNE 27, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Headed to IL with shoulder injury The Phillies will place Turnbull (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list, Tim Kelly of Phillies Nation reports.

Impact Turnbull had to depart Wednesday's start against the Tigers with right shoulder soreness. While the pitcher downplayed the injury after the game, the team has apparently deemed it serious enough that an IL stint was decided upon. The specific diagnosis of the injury is not yet known, nor is it clear how much time Turnbull might miss. With Taijuan Walker (finger) also still out for a while, Michael Mercado could enter the Phillies' rotation.

JUNE 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Up-and-down Detroit return a microcosm of Turnbull's tenure DETROIT -- Spencer Turnbull's second pitch back at Comerica Park ended up in the left-field seats, courtesy of Matt Vierling. It was a fitti...

JUNE 26, 2024 • MLB.COM

Spencer Turnbull exits with shoulder soreness, but Brandon Marsh powers Phillies to series win vs. Tigers DETROIT - A few days ago, as Spencer Turnbull braced for his return to the Phillies’ starting rotati...

JUNE 26, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Downplays shoulder injury Turnbull said after Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Tigers that he felt "a little grab" in his right shoulder during his penultimate pitch of the third inning but noted that he isn't...

Impact Making his first start for the Phillies since April 30 as a replacement in the rotation for Taijuan Walker (finger), Turnbull struck out two and allowed one run on one hit and two walks before leaving the game following the bottom of the third inning. The Phillies labeled his injury as a sore shoulder, but he'll undergo further testing Thursday as the team looks to get a more precise diagnosis. The upcoming tests should also help clarify whether Turnbull will be ready to go for his next turn through the rotation, which would fall next week in Chicago at Wrigley Field. Michael Mercado would likely be the next man up to enter the rotation if Turnbull needs to join Walker on the 15-day injured list.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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