José Urquidy will be available to pitch for Phillies on Friday vs. Mets
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Key Points:
- The Phillies claimed right-hander José Urquidy off waivers from the White Sox to address a pitching gap caused by Jesús Luzardo's injured list placement, with Urquidy expected to pitch Friday in a bullpen game.
- Luzardo remains sidelined due to an inflamed left shoulder and is not yet cleared to throw, forcing the Phillies to adopt a bullpen game strategy rather than using a traditional starter.
- Urquidy, recovering from Tommy John surgery and recent struggles, is mainly expected to provide bulk innings in relief but is ineligible for the postseason roster.
- The acquisition allows the Phillies to better manage their bullpen workload and give rookie Andrew Painter an additional day of rest ahead of upcoming starts.
- Alec Bohm has improved his batting performance significantly in the second half of the season, moving into the No. 5 lineup spot and contributing to balancing the Phillies’ offense.
