Eickhoff (wrist) will make his spring debut Monday against the Rays, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has been dealing with a wrist injury in camp, but completed a simulated game last week and is ready to make his spring debut. Eickhoff is competing for a rotation spot, but seems like the odd man out to start the season. However, even if he starts the year at Triple-A, he could spend most of the year in the majors if he pitches well.

Eickhoff (wrist) will throw a simulated game Thursday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing nearly the entirety of 2018 with a lat strain and carpal tunnel syndrome, Eickhoff has remained bothered by injuries this spring. He's yet to get into a Grapefruit League game due to recurring symptoms from his carpal tunnel surgery, but if Thursday's outing goes well that could be his next step. Eickhoff can't be ruled out of the Phillies' rotation picture, but his injury risk and the development of Vince Velasquez and Zach Eflin in his absence would seem to make him a long shot.

Eickhoff (wrist) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a positive sign for the right-hander after news emerged last week that he was still hindered by offseason surgery to address carpal tunnel syndrome. Eickhoff's next step is participating in live batting practice sessions, though it's unclear when that step will be taken. For now, the team is content with Eickhoff emerging from Sunday's session fully healthy, with a firmer timetable for return likely coming forth once he progresses further in his rehab program.

Eickhoff is scheduled to throw a bullpen session next week after suffering recurring symptoms from carpal tunnel surgery last month, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander underwent carpal tunnel surgery in October, but it seems like the issue isn't entirely in the past. It's currently unknown if this issue will put his availability for Opening Day in jeopardy, but more information will likely become known following next week's bullpen session. As long as he's healthy, Eickhoff is in the running for one of Philadelphia's back-end rotation spots.

Eickhoff signed a one-year, $975k contract with the Phillies on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff was limited to just three appearances for the Phillies in 2018 thanks to a lingering injury. He underwent surgery in October to address the issue but is expected to be fully healthy for the start of spring training. The 28-year-old right-hander owns a career 3.91 ERA across parts of four major-league seasons (381.2 innings) and figures to compete for a back-end rotation spot in camp.

Eickhoff underwent surgery in October to address a lingering carpal tunnel issue but is expected to be fully healthy for spring training, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff considered undergoing the procedure, which likely would have been season-ending, in late July, but he ultimately opted to delay the operation until the day after the season ended. The procedure removed pressure on the main nerve in his wrist, which is expected to eliminate the numbness and tingling sensation he felt in his fingers during the 2018 campaign. Eickhoff, who is currently a few weeks ahead of his typical offseason program, said he feels 100 percent and will "for sure" be ready for the start of spring training. The right-hander will compete for a back-end rotation spot in camp.

Eickhoff will toe the rubber against the Braves on Friday, Matt Gelb of the Philly Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff will make his first start for the Phillies in 2018 due to Zach Eflin's strained oblique, which will prohibit the latter from pitching during the final series of the year. Across two relief appearances with the big-league club this month, Eickhoff has allowed two earned runs on five hits while striking out three in two innings.

Manager Gabe Kapler said Eickhoff could start sometime this week, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff has made just one appearance for the big club this season due to injuries, allowing one run while striking out two in an inning of relief. With the Phillies out of playoff contention, the right-hander may be afforded a spot start before the end of the season.

Eickhoff (lat) was activated from the 60-day disabled list Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Eickhoff is back with the Phillies after missing the first five months of the season with a lingering lat strain. The right-hander made six minor-league rehab appearances before being cleared to rejoin the big club, posting a 2.55 ERA across 24.2 innings over those outings. He's expected to work in a long-relief role down the stretch. Ben Lively was designated for assignment to clear a spot on Philadelphia's 40-man roster.

Eickhoff (lat) said that he expects to be reinstated from the 60-day disabled list ahead of Monday's game against the Marlins, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff spent all of August on a minor-league rehab assignment, making six starts in total and most recently covering five innings for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday. Rather than bringing Eickhoff off the DL when rosters expanded Saturday, the Phillies have opted to wait a couple days to make the move since the right-hander wouldn't be available so soon after the rehab start. Though all 65 of his career appearances with Philadelphia have come as a starter, Eickhoff is expected to transition into a long-relief role upon rejoining the big club.