Phillies ace left-hander Cole Hamels has been pulled back off waivers as a deal with the Cubs has been taken off the table, per CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.
It appears that Hamels, who is signed through 2018, will remain with the Phillies for at least the rest of this season. He has increased his value with a brilliant year despite a distinct lack of run support. He has been particularly strong lately with two runs allowed and 33 strikeouts in his last 30 innings pitched.