Eflin was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and will start Tuesday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Eflin will get the first crack and filling in for Clay Buchholz (forearm), who the Phillies announced would undergo surgery that would keep him sidelined for four-to-six months. With that in mind, Eflin could have some staying power in the Phillies rotation if he performs well out of the gate, though his prior numbers in the big leagues don't inspire much confidence. Eflin turned in a 5.54 ERA and 1.33 WHIP and struck out just 31 batters in 63.1 innings across 11 starts with the Phillies in 2016.

Eflin will start Tuesday's game against the Mets, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

As was expected, Eflin will head up to the big club to pitch Tuesday's game in place of Clay Buchholz (forearm). Eflin pitched 11 games (63.1 innings) for the Phillies in 2016, but they didn't go as planned. Over said games he posted a 5.54 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and gave up home runs at a disastrous rate of 1.7 HR/9.

Eflin is expected to get the call Tuesday to replace the injured Clay Buchholz (forearm) in the Phillies' rotation, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies have not made an official announcement, but that will have to come soon. Buchholz is expected to be sidelined for an extended period of time, but Eflin won't be guaranteed a spot in the rotation with all five starters at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on the Phillies' 40-man roster. If Eflin fails to capitalize on his opportunity, the Phils will likely turn to Nick Pivetta, Ricardo Pinto or Ben Lively to take his place.

Eflin tossed five scoreless innings Tuesday in his first start at Triple-A Lehigh Valley since coming off the disabled list. He allowed five hits, walked three and struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

Eflin started the year on the disabled list to allow him some extra time to recover from offseason knee surgery. The Phillies are expected to place Clay Buchholz on the disabled list Wednesday and will have an opening in their rotation. Eflin is a prime candidate for the spot since he is on the same schedule as Buchholz. That said, the entire rotation at Lehigh Valley is on the 40-man roster, so the Phillies have options to fill their rotation opening.

Eflin (knee) was activated from the disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

He allowed just one hit over five shutout innings while striking out six and walking none in a rehab outing for High-A Clearwater last week, but as a 23-year-old who has not pitched at that level since 2014, that is less impressive than it looks on paper. Eflin should slot into the Triple-A rotation and await an opening at the big-league level.

Eflin (knee) will begin a rehab assignment at Class-A Clearwater on Thursday, MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eflin underwent knee surgery this offseason, and most of the spring has been dedicated to rehabbing the ailment. He's progressed from bullpen sessions to simulated games, and now finally appears ready for live action. Once ready, the right-hander is projected to join the rotation at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Eflin (knee) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of The News Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eflin is still recovering from his September 2016 knee surgery. His DL placement is retroactive to March 30 and he will likely open the season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley when he's eligible to return.

Eflin (knee) said he did not feel anything after his throwing session Tuesday, the Philly Daily News' Matt Gelb reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Eflin has yet to appear in a game this spring, it sounds like he is healthy and should be able to get into Grapefruit League action shortly. He is expected to open the year at Triple-A, serving as organizational rotation depth.

Eflin (knee) threw a bullpen session Monday where he simulated pitching multiple innings, Ryan Lawrence of the Philly Voice reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eflin skipped a bullpen session early in camp due to swelling in his right knee and has been held out of spring training games thus far. He is expected to throw to hitters in a couple of live bullpen sessions within the next week before being cleared to pitch in a game.

Eflin (knee) felt good after throwing 40-45 pitches in a bullpen session Monday, Meghan Montemurro of The News Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander sat out the past couple days due to a bout of knee soreness, but he seems to be taking strides toward being 100 percent once more. Reports also stated that Monday's session "exceeded expectations," so this knee ailment will likely not be much of an issue moving forward.