Philadelphia Phillies
· 2026-07-05
The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled Tanner Banks from Lehigh Valley Triple-A ahead of their game against the Kansas City Royals.
The move comes after the Phillies optioned Alan Rangel to Triple-A.
The Phillies made the move to recall Banks, who has appeared in 26 Major League games this season, with a 5.86 ERA and 31 strikeouts.
Banks was originally selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 2014 MLB draft and made his debut in April 2022.
Banks has struggled this season, with a 5.86 ERA, compared to his 2025 stat sheet, where he finished with a 3.07 ERA and 61 strikeouts.
He has walked 13 batters and has a 6.23 ERA in Triple-A this year.
The Phillies are currently standing 4th in the National League with a 50-39 record, on a W1 streak, after winning 1-6 against the Kansas City Royals on July 5, 2026.
They will face the Cincinnati Reds next, with the series commencing on July 7, 2026, at 7:10 p.m. ET.
The Phillies are looking to claim the top spot in the NL East standings, currently held by the Atlanta Braves.
And with the recall of Banks, the Phillies are hoping to strengthen their bullpen.
But the team still has a long way to go, with the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals close behind.
So the Phillies will need to perform well in their upcoming games to stay in contention.
The Phillies' manager will be looking to Banks to make an impact in the game against the Royals.
Banks has been given another opportunity to take the mound with the Phillies.
The 34-year-old reliever has yet to impress this season, but the Phillies are hoping he can turn things around.
The Phillies' fans will be watching closely to see how Banks performs in the upcoming games.