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Jose Alvarado (inflammation of the left elbow)
Status: 15-day casualty list
The Phillies have received “good news” about Alvarado, according to Thomson, at least in relative terms. “It’s just inflammation. We’re going to take him out for a while and take really good care of this guy, we’re not going to rush him at all.”
As of May 22, Alvarado transitioned to throwing on flat ground. He could throw a bullpen on Wednesday, May 24 if all continues to go well. After that, he’ll throw another bullpen and could face live hitters soon after. Alvarado will likely need a stint in rehab before being activated. Thomson said he wasn’t sure Alvarado would be able to return against three NL East opponents during the Phillies’ upcoming 10-game road trip.
Alvarado, while frustrated with the injury, seemed relieved that it wasn’t something worse and that he can probably benefit from a few days off. “I’m the type that likes to work hard…get here early…run a lot…work hard every day. So [I’ll take a couple day of rest]because I know I’ve pitched a lot in the last year. [We had] At the World Series, I just took two weeks off, preparing for the World Baseball Classic, and then it’s spring training and the season. So a few days rest and [hopefully I’ll] I’ll be back soon.” (Last updated May 22nd) – Destiny Lugardo

Andrew Painter (right UCL sprain)
Status: 60-day MiLB injured list
Andrew Painter has made progress throwing from 120ft and may have a brief sideline in the coming days. There’s still no official timetable for a return to action, but if he does pitch for the Phillies this season — and there’s hope he does — it won’t be until mid-summer at the earliest. (Last updated May 22nd) – Destiny Lugardo

Darick Hall (UCL tear in right thumb)
Status: 60-day casualty list — Two months on the road
While Hall was placed on the 60-day injured list on Saturday, that was purely procedural. In fact, Rob Thomson says Hall has made “a lot of progress” since the operation in mid-April. While the batting first baseman has yet to experience live pitching, he’s hitting the field and hitting the hit track machine, running, throwing and taking ground balls. Hall is yet to see live pitching, but Thomson said he’s “pretty close” to a stint in rehab. (Last updated May 21st) – Tim Kelly

Cristian Pache (right meniscus tear)
Status: 10-day injured list — From four to six weeks
Cristian Pache tore a meniscus in his right knee while running base on April 28, the Phillies announced. He was included in the 10-day injured list and replaced by Dalton Guthrie in the active squad.
“He’s doing pretty well,” Thomson said on May 21. He runs, takes ground balls and hits the field.
(Last updated May 21st) – Destiny Lugardo

Nick Nelson (left thigh muscles)
Status: Currently rated at Triple-A
Right-handed pitcher Nick Nelson prematurely ended a Triple-A start on Saturday, Rob Thomson said Sunday. He threw 68 pitches in four innings before retiring with a hamstring problem. It’s the same Achilles tendon (left) that kept him sidelined for the first few weeks of the season. (Last updated May 14th) – Nathan Ackerman

noah song (lower back strain)
Status: 15-day injured list
The Rule 5 pick is scheduled to throw bullpens this week, and if there aren’t any setbacks, he’ll start to ramp up. Once Song is ready to return, the Phillies must keep him on their 26-man roster or issue him waivers. (Last updated April 25) – Tim Kelly

Rhys Hoskins (cruciate ligament tear)
Status: 60 Day Injury List – 7-9 months on the way
The Phillies first baseman underwent successful surgery on Thursday morning, March 30th. The club officially said its recovery time is seven to nine months, meaning the chance Hoskins could return to the team is very slim if the Phillies hit another low in the postseason run. Hoskins suffered the injury while attempting to field a high chopper during a spring training game on March 23. (Last updated March 30th) – Destiny Lugardo

Rafael Marchan (fracture of the right hamate)
Status: 60-day casualty list — Probably back in June
Marchan, the Phillies’ third catcher, has not played since March 7. During the week of March 27 he underwent surgery to repair the hamate fracture. It was initially thought Marchan was bruised, but further testing revealed a fracture. Dombrowski said Marchan’s recovery time is seven to eight weeks. (Last updated March 30th) – Destiny Lugardo

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