Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (shoulder, wrist) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday and will throw around 75 pitches. He will then make another rehab start at Triple-A either Friday or Saturday. He is eyeing a return in September. Eickhoff hasn't pitched at all in the majors this year, so it's unclear if he'd be an option for the rotation down the stretch. Either way, you can probably leave him on waivers for now.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (shoulder, wrist) allowed one hit and no runs in four innings (52 pitches) while walking three and striking out four in his third rehab start for Single-A Clearwater on Tuesday. Eickhoff appears close to making his first appearance in an MLB game in 2018. He posted a 4.71 ERA, 1.52 [...]

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (shoulder, wrist) is scheduled to make his third rehab start for High-A Clearwater on Tuesday. He went three innings in his last outing. Eickhoff hasn't pitched in the major leagues at all this year and will obviously need some more time in the minor leagues before the Phillies believe he's ready to help them at the next level. Eickhoff could become an option in the final month of the season, but don't expect him to provide any fantasy value[...]

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (hand) is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Saturday. He has been out all season dealing with a tingling sensation in his fingers. Manager Gape Kapler said that their plan is to make sure Eickhoff feels healthy and can execute his pitches before determining a return date. However, if he's able to stay healthy, perhaps the Phillies starter could return in mid-to-late August. Last season, Eickhoff pitched to a 4-8 record with a 4.71 [...]

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (wrist) received a cortisone shot in his right wrist on Monday and will progress to throwing. Eickhoff hasn't pitched in the big leagues this year and there remains no timetable for his return. He could be an option for the Phils rotation at some point in the second half, but he's not on the fantasy radar for now.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (lat, hand) threw a successful bullpen session on Thursday. The next step for him will be to face hitters and begin a rehab assignment. Eickhoff has been on the disabled list since March 29 with no clear timetable for his return. The news definitely comes as a step in the right direction for the pitcher, though. In 2017, he had a 4.71 ERA and 118 strikeouts. It's not clear whether there will be a place for him on the Phillies rotation when h[...]

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (shoulder) could throw a bullpen session on Thursday. Eickhoff has been out since March 29 and will continue progressing if all goes well. It is not determined how the rotation will look when Eickhoff returns from the 60-day disabled list. The right-hander had a 4.71 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 128 innings in 2017. You can leave him on the waiver wire for now in most leagues.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff will see Dr. Robert Thompson regarding the twinge in his right index and middle fingers he felt during his latest rehab start. Dr. Thompson is a vascular surgeon who specializes in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). TOS is the worst injury a pitcher can go through and has derailed many careers so this is not good news for Eickhoff . He also experienced nerve irritation in his right hand last August that ended his 2017 season. Eickhoff has been o[...]

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (lat) has been out all season with a lat strain. On Sunday, Eickhoff experienced numbness in the tips of his right middle and index fingers. The team has decided to re-evaluate him before deciding what the next step is going to be. Zach Eflin and Vince Velasquez are likely going to stay in the rotation for awhile with Eickhoff sidelined.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jerad Eickhoff is moving closer towards returning from a right lat strain, which will eventually cause issues for the club's starting rotation. The 27-year-old suffered an injury scare while rehabbing with Double-A Reading this week, taking a comeback line drive off his hand. [...]