There’s not enough time for Zach Eflin (right patellofemoral pain) to return to his regular role in the starting rotation, but it is possible that the 28-year-old soon-to-be free agent could return this season in a bullpen role.
Interim Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Sunday morning that Eflin is pain free and will accompany the Phillies on the upcoming west coast road trip. He threw on flat ground this week and could throw a bullpen early next week.
Eflin has not pitched for the Phillies since June 25, the same day Bryce Harper went down with a thumb fracture.