As the 2019 season has progressed, the Philadelphia Phillies have dealt with their fair share of injuries to key players. Tommy Hunter, David Robertson, Andrew McCutchen and Pat Neshek, just to name a few, are all done for the year. Needless to say, these injuries have affected the team’s play, especially on the pitching end of things. All that being said, here’s a couple of updates on a trio of Phillies.
Jake Arrieta
Jake Arrieta’s bone spur in his throwing elbow became too painful for the veteran right-hander to continue this season. He was placed on the injured list on August 14, and according to Jim Salisbury, surgery is scheduled to for the end of the month.