Song (elbow) was reinstated from Double-A Portland's 7-day injured list Friday and made his 2025 debut for the affiliate in relief Sunday, striking out one and issuing one walk over a scoreless inning.

EDGE Analysis

After making five rehab appearances across stops with three lower-level affiliates, Song was cleared to debut with Portland. The 28-year-old righty was initially developed as a starter to begin his professional career, but after back surgery and Tommy John surgery kept him from pitching in 2024, he's since transitioned into a multi-inning relief role. Given his advanced age, Song could move quickly to Triple-A Worcester if he finds success at Double-A.

Song (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with the rookie-level Florida Complex League Red Sox on Tuesday, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Song hasn't pitched since 2023 because of back surgery and then Tommy John surgery but has been cleared for game action following a lengthy rehab. The righty has been touching 97 mph during live batting practice sessions and the plan is to eventually assign him to Double-A Portland and develop him as a multi-inning reliever. Song will turn 28 next week, as the start of his pro career was delayed as he completed military service obligations.

Song (elbow) said Monday that he's progressing in his throwing program and is expected throw live batting practice in late March, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in the spring and will also be unavailable for the early part of 2025. Song will likely report to Triple-A Lehigh once he completes his rehab program and has an outside chance of making his MLB debut late in the season.

Song, who was placed on Double-A Portland's 60-day injured list Wednesday, is slated to undergo Tommy John surgery in the near future, Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The elbow injury is another speed bump in the development process for Song, who didn't pitch from 2020 through 2022 while fulfilling a military commitment. He was a Rule 5 selection of the Phillies last offseason before ultimately being returned to the Red Sox in August after he didn't make his MLB debut while spending much of the first half of the season recovering from a back injury. Song will now likely be sidelined until around midseason in 2025, and he will be 27 years old by that time.

Song was returned to the Red Sox on Friday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Song joined the Phillies in December as a Rule 5 Draft pick, but he missed the first half of the 2023 season due to a back injury and had allowed nine earned runs on 12 hits and 11 walks through 11 innings of relief between Low-A Clearwater, Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Philadelphia designated him for assignment last weekend and now he's back with the organization that originally drafted him out of the United States Naval Academy in 2019.

The Phillies reinstated Song (back) from the 60-day injured list Saturday and designated him for assignment.

EDGE Analysis

Song has been on the injured list all season, though he began a rehab assignment June 28. Song performed well during his first four games with Single-A Clearwater, but he struggled as he moved to Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The Phillies now have until Tuesday to trade Song or place him on waivers. If Song clears waivers, the Rule 5 selection will be offered back to the Red Sox.

Song's (back) rehab is moving to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he will pitch Saturday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The club must activate him by July 28, at which point he will either join the Phillies' active roster or be returned to the Red Sox, his original team before Philadelphia selected Song in the 2022 Rule 5 Draft. Walks have been a problem for Song during his rehab assignment, as he has a 3.52 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and an 11:7 K:BB in 7.2 innings across six appearances.

Song (back) has been transferred to Double-A Reading to continue his rehab assignment.

EDGE Analysis

Song posted a 1.93 ERA and 7:5 K:BB over 4.2 innings in four rehab appearances with Low-A Clearwater and is now ready to move up a couple levels. The Rule 5 pick has been out all season with a back issue but could be an option for the Phillies' bullpen before the end of the month.

Song (back) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with Single-A Clearwater.

EDGE Analysis

The expectation is that Song will remain on the farm throughout the full 30-day rehab window. He was a Rule 5 Draft pick this winter and the Phillies likely want to delay a decision on where he fits with their major-league club. The 26-year-old graduate from the United States Naval Academy has never pitched in a game at the MLB level.

Song (back) is on track to begin a rehab assignment next week, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Song has advanced to simulated games in his recovery from a lingering back injury and is about ready to return to live action on the farm. It'll probably be a lengthy minor-league rehab stint for the Rule 5 Draft pick as the Phillies sort out where he might fit on their active major-league roster. He has yet to appear in a big-league game at age 26.