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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 27: Alan Rangel #57 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch during the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 27, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The Philadelphia Phillies<\/a>\u2018 schedule is rolling right along, and they are set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals<\/a> in the second game of their 3-game set.<\/p>\n Philadelphia won the first game of the series 6-5 and has its ace, Christopher Sanchez, going on Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n During the Cardinals series, as many teams do, the Phillies announced a pair of roster moves, and one involves 28-year-old pitcher Alan Rangel<\/a> heading back down to the minors.<\/p>\n More MLB<\/a> on Heavy: Philadelphia Phillies\u2019 Alec Bohm Decision Gains Attention from Fans Ahead of Cardinals Game<\/a><\/p>\n Phillies Option Alan Rangel; Recall Alex McFarlane GettyCINCINNATI, OHIO \u2013 JULY 08: Pitcher Alan Rangel #57 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch during the third inning of the baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds<\/a> at Great American Ball Park on July 08, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n According to multiple reports, the Phillies have optioned 28 y\/o pitcher Alan Rangel to the minors, and the corresponding move is recalling Alex McFarlane<\/a>, who should help with the Phillies\u2019 bullpen issues as of late.<\/p>\n Phillies Roster Moves:<\/p>\n RHP Alex McFarlane has been recalled from AAA Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n RHP Alan Rangel has been optioned to AAA Lehigh Valley. <\/p>\n CBSSports.com\u2019s RotoWire staff wrote (on 8\/11): <\/a><\/p>\n \u201cRangel was roughed up in his lone outing Monday since returning to the big-league club on August 9. The right-hander went 2.2 innings, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three against St. Louis. The Phillies elevated Alex McFarlane to replace Rangel on the active roster.\u201d<\/p>\n Rangel has boasted a 5.88 ERA with the Phillies over 26 IP \u00a0(29 SO)this season. The K numbers are good, but Rangel gets banged around far too much for the Phillies to take any chances this time of year, especially in the midst of a tight NL Wild Card race.<\/p>\n More MLB on Heavy: St. Louis Cardinals Announce Another Jordan Walker Change Ahead of Phillies Game<\/a><\/p>\n Alan Rangel\u2019s MLB Career Thus Far<\/p>\n Alan Rangel has pitched in just two seasons thus far in his MLB career.<\/p>\n In 2025, he logged 11 innings pitched and looked solid over that time span, allowing just three earned runs and eight K\u2019s.<\/p>\n Across 37 IP, Rangel has boasted an ERA of 4.86 with 20 earned runs allowed and 19 walks issued. The walks are really the concerning part of his game, and if he wants to earn another call-up, he\u2019s got to figure out the command issues.<\/p>\n More MLB on Heavy: Atlanta Braves Announce Mike Yastrzemski Decision Ahead of Mets Game<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tTJ French<\/a> covers the MLB for Heavy. TJ is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He has 2+ years of writing experience.
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