Phillies place starting pitcher Aaron Nola on the paternity list, recall Nolan Hoffman
The move gives Nola time away for the birth as Philadelphia recalls Nolan Hoffman and Steward Berroa and sends Otto Kemp to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies placed starting pitcher Aaron Nola on the paternity list ahead of the team's three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Nola was not scheduled to pitch this weekend, and the 32-year-old right-hander will receive an extra day of rest because the Phillies do not play until Tuesday.
- To address roster needs, the Phillies recalled right-hander Nolan Hoffman and outfielder Steward Berroa from Triple-A Lehigh Valley while optioning utility man Otto Kemp to the same facility.
- The San Diego Padres are the next opponent for Philadelphia, with the Phillies having recently swept them during a road series before hosting them on Tuesday.
- MLB action continues through 2026, with the Philadelphia Phillies balancing roster depth and scheduling demands as they navigate the competitive season ahead.
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Phillies place starting pitcher Aaron Nola on the paternity list, recall Nolan Hoffman
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola is on the paternity list as of Friday. This comes before their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Phillies place RHP Aaron Nola on paternity list, option OF Otto Kemp
The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Aaron Nola on the paternity list in a series of Friday moves ahead of their road series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Why Phillies once again sent down Otto Kemp, promoted new center fielder
(Logan Gehman/Phillies Nation) LOS ANGELES — Otto Kemp played in three straight games after he was called back to the big leagues on May 18. He sat for the next six. In an effort to better utilize their final bench spot, the Phillies optioned Kemp to Triple-A once again on Friday. They promoted outfielder Steward Berroa from Lehigh Valley, and the switch-hitting 26-year-old will start in center field and bat ninth against left-hander Justin Wrob…
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