Eflin threw his third bullpen session Tuesday and said his knees, which were operated on late last year, feel great, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. "It's been a very, very long time since I've been able to walk on knees that felt good," Eflin said. "So I'm excited."
Eflin had surgeries this past year to repair the patellar tendons in his left and right knees. He had dealt with chronic knee pain for the past 10-12 years prior to having the surgical procedures. He said the surgery has allowed him to get more weight loaded up on his back half when he is coming down with his left leg on his delivery. Eflin is competing for a rotation spot this spring, but he would need an injury to one of the Phillies' current five projected starters to have a real chance of avoiding opening the year back at Triple-A.