Right-handed reliever Yunior Marte made a significant step forward in his recovery from a shoulder injury as he began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. With a 2.70 ERA this season, Marte was expected to pitch in a game against Rochester to test his readiness for a return to the Phillies bullpen.
Meanwhile, Trea Turner showed progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury by running at a higher intensity at Coors Field. The manager, Rob Thomson, indicated that Saturday’s workout would be crucial for Turner, who also participated in fielding drills and batting practice. Depending on how he responds to this session, Turner may progress to running the bases in San Francisco during the upcoming series against the Giants.
Third-string catcher Rafael Marchan is also on a rehab assignment as he works his way back from injuries. Marchan has been playing well in both Class A Clearwater and Triple-A games and provides important depth for the Phillies in case of injuries to J.T. Realmuto or Garrett Stubbs. He is therefore an essential player to monitor as he continues with his rehab assignment.
