Max Lazar RP PHI Sun 9/28/25 12:13 PM
Max Lazar
RP PHI
The Phillies optioned Lazar to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Lazar will be the casualty on the 28-man active roster as the Phillies make room for shortstop Trea Turner's (hamstring) return from the injured list. The right-handed reliever has posted a 4.79 ERA and a 26:12 K:BB across 41.1 innings for Philadelphia this season.
Max Lazar RP PHI Wed 9/3/25 4:33 PM
Max Lazar
RP PHI
The Phillies recalled Lazar from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Lazar will join the Philadelphia bullpen as a replacement for Daniel Robert (forearm), who was placed on the injured list. The right-handed Lazar has made 28 relief appearances for the Phillies in 2025, posting a 4.78 while managing just 21 strikeouts over 32 frames.
Max Lazar RP PHI Mon 8/18/25 2:15 PM
Max Lazar
RP PHI
The Phillies optioned Lazar to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Lazar pitched both of the previous two days and was knocked around for three runs over 1.1 innings in an appearance during Sunday's 11-9 win over the Nationals. He'll give up his spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen to Nolan Hoffman, who was recalled from Triple-A.
Max Lazar RP PHI Sun 7/20/25 9:10 PM
Max Lazar
RP PHI
Lazar allowed one hit and no walks with no strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Lazar has been called upon almost strictly in low-leverage situations for most of the season -- he has zero holds and one save -- but he's been a viable bullpen arm for the Phillies. Across 21.2 innings, the 26-year-old right-hander owns a 3.32 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 14:8 K:BB. Philadelphia signed veteran right-hander David Robertson on Sunday, which could mean Lazar will soon be even more hard-pressed to find high-leverage work.
Max Lazar RP PHI Thu 6/12/25 2:14 PM
Max Lazar
RP PHI
Lazar allowed one run on three hits and no walks in two relief innings Wednesday against the Cubs. He struck out one.
EDGE Analysis
Lazar continues to operate as a multi-inning middle reliever for the Phillies, as he's worked beyond one frame in four of his six outings. The 26-year-old right-hander should remain a bullpen piece while Aaron Nola (ankle) is sidelined, but Lazar has an uninspiring 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 8:5 K:BB with zero holds over 10 innings.
Max Lazar RP PHI Sun 5/25/25 2:32 AM
Max Lazar
RP PHI
Lazar walked one and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 9-6 extra-innings win over the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Lazar was tagged for two runs over two innings in his season debut Tuesday, but he stayed on the big-league roster after that poor showing. With this game going to the 11th inning, Lazar was likely the last pitcher available, as both closer Jordan Romano and setup man Matt Strahm had pitched Thursday and Friday. Lazar got the job done for his first big-league save, but the vast majority of his future appearances are likely to be in low-leverage spots.
Max Lazar RP PHI Mon 5/19/25 3:47 PM
Max Lazar
RP PHI
The Phillies recalled Lazar from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Lazar will join the big club for the first time all season and will take the 26-man active roster spot of right-hander Mick Abel, who was optioned to Triple-A after making a spot start for the Phillies in Sunday's win over the Pirates. Though the back end of the Philadelphia bullpen lost a notable piece after lefty Jose Alvarado was handed an 80-game suspension Sunday, Lazar is unlikely to factor into the mix for saves. He'll presumably work in middle relief initially after he turned in a 3.12 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB in 17.1 innings with Lehigh Valley to earn the call to Philadelphia.
Max Lazar RP PHI Sat 3/8/25 4:34 PM
Max Lazar
RP PHI
The Phillies optioned Lazar to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Lazar was in the running for a spot in Philadelphia's Opening Day bullpen after registering a 4.61 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 13.2 innings with the big club last season. However, he will ultimately miss the cut after surrendering seven runs over 3.2 innings this spring. The 25-year-old could still return to Philadelphia sometime this season if/when the Phillies' bullpen depth is tested.
Max Lazar RP PHI Sat 9/14/24 12:51 PM
Max Lazar
RP PHI
The Phillies optioned Lazar to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
After coming up from Triple-A in late August, Lazar surrendered seven earned runs over just eight innings. His poor performance will cause him to be sent back to the minors while Kolby Allard rejoins the big-league squad to start Saturday's game.
Max Lazar RP PHI Mon 8/26/24 2:51 PM
Max Lazar
RP PHI
The Phillies recalled Lazar from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Philadelphia optioned Lazar to Triple-A on Saturday, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the big club two days later since outfielder Weston Wilson (personal) was placed on the paternity list in the a corresponding move. Lazar will likely serve as a low-leverage reliever while he's up with the Phillies.