Eflin (knee) completed a bullpen session Wednesday, and interim manager Rob Thomson hasn't ruled out the right-hander from making his next turn through the rotation Saturday in San Diego, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomson said Eflin would be put through a few more tests before the Phillies determine if the right-hander is ready to pitch this weekend. Efllin was removed two innings into his start last Sunday against the Nationals due to a lingering bruise in his right knee, which he had surgically repaired last fall.

The Phillies expect Eflin (knee) to make his next scheduled turn through the rotation Saturday against the Padres, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eflin was limited to two innings during Sunday's start against Washington due to a lingering right knee bruise, but he may be good to go for his next start. The 28-year-old's bullpen session Thursday will provide further clarity on his status for this weekend in San Diego.

Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson said after Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Nationals that Eflin was limited to two innings in his start due to a lingering right knee bruise, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Thomson noted that prior to the game, the Phillies were planning on restricting Eflin to around 50 pitches because of the knee issue, but the right-hander threw only 38 pitches across two innings and gave up four earned runs before his day game to an end. Eflin, who dropped to 2-5 with the loss, admitted that his knee isn't 100 percent, but he believes he'll be ready to go when his next turn in the rotation comes up next Saturday in San Diego. On a positive note, Thomson said that Eflin doesn't have any damage to the patellar tendon in his right knee, which he had surgically repaired last fall.

Eflin was lifted two innings into his start Sunday against the Nationals after potentially aggravating the right knee injury he contended with during his previous outing, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the knee issue didn't prevent Eflin from returning to the mound Sunday on his normal four days' rest schedule, the right-hander never seemed comfortable against the Nationals. He tossed 28 of his 38 pitches for strikes and was charged with four earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out two. Expect interim manager Rob Thomson to provide an update on Eflin's condition following the game.

Eflin did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's loss against Miami, striking out four in six innings while allowing four runs on five hits.

EDGE Analysis

Eflin got hit hard in the first inning, allowing all four runs with two out on two-run homers by Jesus Aguilar and Avisail Garcia. After that, he allowed just one single and ended the outing by retiring the last 13 batters he faced. The 28-year-old has allowed six homers in his last five starts, spanning 31 innings, after allowing just one in his first six starts.

Eflin allowed a run on four hits, three walks and a hit batsman while striking out two in four innings. He did not factor into the decision in an 8-3 win Thursday in Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

The lone run against Eflin came on Willy Adames' first-inning homer. Throughout the rest of his start, he pitched around trouble and was removed after throwing 96 pitches. It was his shortest start since April 15 and just the second time he pitched fewer than 5.2 innings in his last eight starts. His next start will likely be early next week against Miami.

Eflin (2-4) picked up the win Friday, allowing five hits and a walk over eight scoreless innings in a 10-0 rout of the Angels. He struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

It was the best performance of the season for the right-hander, who fired 69 of 104 pitches for strikes en route to his fourth quality start of the season. Eflin will take a 3.88 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 45:10 K:BB through 51 innings into his next outing, currently projected to be a road start in Milwaukee next week.

Eflin (1-4) took the loss against the Mets on Saturday, hurling six innings and allowing seven runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

Eflin surrendered only one run over his first three innings of work, but he was tagged for a three-run homer by Jeff McNeil in the fourth frame and departed after the sixth having yielded a season-worst seven runs. The left-hander racked up 12 strikeouts in his previous start but came back down to earth with only four punchouts -- which is more in line with his season average -- Saturday. Eflin will carry a 4.60 ERA into his next start, which is slated to come at home against the Angels next weekend.

Eflin agreed to a one-year, $5.7 million contract with the Phillies on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, and the deal includes a $15 million mutual option for 2023, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

The two sides were able to come to terms ahead of the scheduled arbitration hearing, and there's also a mutual option for his first year of free agency next year. Mutual options are rarely exercised by both the player and the team, so he's still likely to become a free agent. Eflin is pitching well early in 2022 with a 3.65 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 35:7 K:BB across 37 innings.

Eflin allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out 12 in seven innings during Sunday's win over the Dodgers. He didn't factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Although Eflin recorded a quality start during Sunday's outing, he was in line for his third straight loss when he exited the matchup. However, the Phillies tied the game in the ninth inning, allowing the right-hander to settle for a no-decision. Eflin now has three quality starts in his last four outings, but he's picked up just one win during that time. He projects to make his next start on the road against the Mets on Friday.