Phillies pitcher Tanner Banks nears return from injury during playoff push
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 2:16 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies received a positive update regarding the recovery of left-handed pitcher Tanner Banks, who has been on the injured list since July 9. The team is currently building the veteran pitcher up to handle a multi-inning relief role for the remainder of the season. Banks began a rehab assignment on August 26 as he works toward a return to the active roster. This development follows a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves where the Phillies split the meetings, culminating in a 1-0 win on Monday. Jesus Luzardo provided a two-hit shutout in that contest, supported by a home run from Kyle Schwarber. The Philadelphia Phillies hold an 81-63 record and prepare for a three-game home series against the Houston Astros starting Tuesday.
- •Tanner Banks has been on the injured list since July 9.
- •The Phillies are preparing Tanner Banks for potential use as a multi-inning reliever.
- •Jesus Luzardo tossed a two-hit shutout against the Atlanta Braves on Monday.
- •Kyle Schwarber drove in the only run of the game with a home run.
- •The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game home series against the Houston Astros on Tuesday.
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies news: Pitcher headed for intriguing role after injury return
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies Handed Major Injury Update on Impact Left-Handed Pitcher
"The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing for another postseason push. Their starting pitching is set to lead the way, but the Phillies do have some overall uncertainty on the roster . One pitcher who could make an impact in a specific role once he returns from injury is Tanner Banks . According to MLB.com, Banks, who is recovering from a left […] The post Phillies news: Pitcher headed for intriguing role after injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Philadelphia Phillies could soon get Tanner Banks back into the fold as they got a positive injury update during the Braves series. The post Phillies Handed Major Injury Update on Impact Left-Handed Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:19 PMPhillies news: Pitcher headed for intriguing role after injury return
The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing for another postseason push. Their starting pitching is set to lead the way, but the Phillies do have some overall uncertainty on the roster . One pitcher who could make an impact in a specific role once he returns from injury is Tanner Banks . According to MLB.com, Banks, who is recovering from a left […] The post Phillies news: Pitcher headed for intriguing role after injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 2:16 AMPhillies Handed Major Injury Update on Impact Left-Handed Pitcher
The Philadelphia Phillies could soon get Tanner Banks back into the fold as they got a positive injury update during the Braves series. The post Phillies Handed Major Injury Update on Impact Left-Handed Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY.
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