Eickhoff suffered a mild lat strain and is out six to eight weeks, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff was limited to just 24 starts last year with back and hand injuries and now will have to start this season on the disabled list. If the original timeline holds, he'll be back in late April at the earliest. The injury re-opens the competition for the Phillies' fifth starter spot which had been previously made unnecessary by the signing of Jake Arrieta. Mark Leiter, Ben Lively and Zach Eflin now have a chance to open the season in the rotation, though with extra off days in early April, the team could elect to begin the year with just four starters.

Eickhoff altered his changeup grip this offseason, The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff threw his changeup less than one percent of the time last season. After altering his grip to be more like that of a palmball, he's been pleased with the pitch's performance this spring, and it could be the weapon he needs in order to have a bounceback 2018 season. Lefties hit for a .375 wOBA against him last season, compared to just .295 for righties, and a change is typically a good weapon to use against opposite-handed hitters. Pitchers working on changeups is a classic spring trope, and they don't all suddenly reach new levels of performance, but if Eickhoff has some small-sample success early this season, it may not be a fluke.

Eickhoff (hand) said last week that he has thrown off a mound three times this winter and has had a "fairly normal offseason," Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. "A lot of it was," Eickhoff said, when asked if his physical limitations played a factor in his disappointing 2017 campaign. "I think, honestly, what kept it moving was my mentality. That was one of the hardest things I have had to do -- to pull myself out of the game. But it's going to make me a better pitcher because of it."

EDGE Analysis

Following a strong first full season in the big leagues, Eickhoff saw his ERA jump from 3.65 in 2016 to 4.71 in 2017 through 24 starts before he was shut down in September due to nerve irritation in his pitching hand. Though the injury may have played a factor, Eickhoff's mechanics seemed to be out of whack throughout the campaign, finished with a 3.7 BB/9 rate, nearly double the mark from the previous season. Eickhoff indicated he has spent the offseason reviewing his mechanics with the Phillies' new pitching coach, Rick Kranitz, and is hopeful that an adjustment in hand placement will result in a more fluid delivery that generates better results. While it's reassuring that Eickhoff is being proactive in identifying the root of his struggles, he'll probably need to show improved performance during the spring before fantasy owners can invest in him with much confidence.

Manager Pete Mackanin said Eickhoff's (hand) MRI came back "pretty clean," but the team decided to shut him down for the season anyway, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff, who is dealing with nerve irritation in his right hand, was moved to the 60-day disabled list Saturday. He saw his velocity dip to an average of 89.4 mph in August, so the Phillies decided rest was the best course of action rather than trying to push him to return this season. Jake Thompson will take Eickhoff's spot in the rotation.

Eickhoff (hand) will miss the rest of the 2017 season after being transferred to the 60-day disabled list Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of The News Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

There hasn't been any word on the results of Eickhoff's MRI from Friday, but the right-hander will indeed remain sidelined for the rest of the year after moving to the 60-day DL. The club made this move in order to create space for recently-acquired reliever Kevin Siegrist, while Eickhoff will begin to rehab and recover from the nerve irritation that was bothering him during his latest start. News regarding his condition is sure to be released within the next few days, but there shouldn't be much concern for his availability heading into the 2018 campaign.

Eickhoff (hand) underwent an MRI on Friday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The results of the MRI will determine if Eickhoff will be able to return from the disabled list this season. He left his last start because of nerve irritation in his right hand.

Eickhoff was placed on the 10-day disabled list with nerve irritation in his right hand.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff was forced out of his last start in the third inning due to the issue, and it's apparently serious enough to warrant a stay on the disabled list. With no timetable set for his return, it's unclear if he'll make another start for the big club this season. The 27-year-old owns a 4.71 ERA and 118:53 K:BB through 128 innings (24 starts) this season. Ricardo Pinto was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding roster move, while Jake Thompson will likely enter the rotation in Eickhoff's place.

Manager Pete Mackanin said Eickhoff (hand) will likely be placed on the disabled list, Stephen Gross of The Allentown Morning Call reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff exited Wednesday's game because of nerve irritation in his right hand, and it appears the ailment may be serious enough the require a stay on the DL. The Phillies will obviously wait to reevaluate him Thursday before making any decisions, but it sounds like Eickhoff is in line to miss his next turn in the rotation regardless. Should Eickhoff require a DL stint, the Phillies would likely add Jake Thompson to their rotation.

Eickhoff was lifted in the third inning during Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Braves due to nerve irritation in his right hand, Ryan Lawrence of The Philly Voice reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff should be considered day-to-day and will be evaluated by team doctors within the next couple days in order to determine whether the right-hander can make his next start, which is projected for Tuesday against the Mets. During Wednesday's game, Eickhoff lasted into the third inning on 44 pitches, but gave up six earned runs on six hits and one walk while only recording six outs. Following this outing, his ERA now sits a 4.71 for the year and Eickhoff's record falls to 4-8.

Eickhoff was removed from Wednesday's game after feeling a "tingling sensation" in his pitching arm, according to manager Pete Mackanin Matt Gelb of The Philly Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff exited with a trainer in the top of the third inning after clearly lacking any heat on his fastball. The right-hander will see a team doctor following Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader, while more information should become apparent before the end of the day.