On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies finished their series with the Toronto Blue Jays (at home).
The Phillies were able to avoid a sweep, as they won by a score of 7-6.
Matt Gelb of The Athletic wrote: “Phillies win, and all it cost was the collective sanity of anyone who witnessed these 3 hours, 30 minutes of Major League Baseball.”
Phillies Announce Player Will Miss Season
Also on Sunday, the Phillies announced the news that Kolby Allard will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
Ty Daubert of Phillies Nation wrote: “Kolby Allard (strained left adductor) has been placed on the full-season injured list at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.”
Allard did not play in a game for the Phillies this season.
That said, the 28-year-old had provided good pitching depth for the organization in case of injury.
He appeared in four games for the Cleveland Guardians this season.
– RHP Brandon Beckel (#50) from Jersey Shore – RHP Chase Shugart has been optioned (from Philadelphia) – RHP Alan Rangel has been recalled (to Philadelphia) – LHP Kolby Allard from the 7-Day IL to the Full-Season IL
Looking At Allard’s Career
Allard was picked in the 1st round of the 2015 MLB Draft.
He spent the first season of his career with the Atlanta Braves.
Following Atlanta, Allard had a four-year run on the Texas Rangers.
Allard then returned to the Braves for one season (before a stint with the Phillies in 2024).
He had spent the last two years on the Guardians prior to signing with the Phillies (on a Minor League deal) in the middle of the 2026 season.
Over 113 games (nine seasons), Allard has gone 13-26 with a 5.47 ERA.
Pitched for the team in 2024.
Had appeared in four games this season with CLE.
Phillies Right Now
With the victory, the Phillies improved to 63-56 in 119 games, which has them as the second-place team in the National League East.
They will now head on the road for a series with Jordan Walker and the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.
Phillies Announce 28-Year-Old Pitcher In Organization Will Miss Rest Of Season