PT TOMORROW: NL East -- The Phillies fight their way back to .500 on the back of strong starts from Matt Strahm

Philadelphia Phillies

Last year's National League Champions fought their way back to .500 for the first time in 2023, but now have a string of tough games, including a World Series rematch for three games against the Astros and a three-game set against the Dodgers.

Taijuan Walker was removed from Wednesday night's game after 4 innings and 68 pitches with right forearm tightness. That is never good news for a starting pitcher. Walker played catch on Thursday and the team reported he will not need an MRI, but it is worth noting that Cristopher Sánchez was called up as the sixth starter as insurance should Walker's forearm tightness return. Ranger Suárez has begun a rehab assignment at Double-A Reading but will need multiple starts and

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