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Kerkering allowed one run on three hits in one inning Sunday against the Diamondbacks. Kerkering has now yielded one run in three consecutive outings, and he's watched his ERA for the year climb from 2.81 on Aug. 19 to 3.28 following Sunday's showing. With Jose Alvarado (forearm) now out of the picture, Kerkering still remains very likely to make Philadelphia's playoff roster despite his recent struggles. Through 57.2 innings in 2025, Kerkering has a 3.28 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 61:26 K:BB.
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Kerkering earned the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Nationals, allowing one run on one hit and no walks with one strikeout in the ninth inning. With Jhoan Duran unavailable after pitching on back-to-back days, Kerkering was called on in the ninth and closed the door despite surrendering a solo homer. The 24-year-old now owns a 2.92 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 51:21 K:BB to go along with 19 holds and four saves across 49.1 innings this season.
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Kerkering picked up the save in Monday's 4-1 win against the Reds, pitching a clean inning with one strikeout. The Philadelphia righty smoothly collected his first save since June 19 in this 10-pitch outing. The Phillies' usual closer, Jhoan Duran, did not appear in Monday's contest after pitching consecutive games on Saturday and Sunday. Kerkering is likely the preferred backup saves option to Duran, as Jordan Romano pitched the seventh Monday (and collected the win) while David Robertson handled the eighth. Across 44.2 total innings, Kerkering sports a 2.62 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 47:19 K:BB while tallying three saves.
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Kerkering picked up a hold Sunday against the Rangers after allowing one hit and no walks with no strikeouts in a scoreless eighth inning. After working his way into the closing picture for a brief stretch amidst Jordan Romano's struggles, Kekering has since reverted back to his role as a setup man for new closer Jhoan Duran. Kerkering has been very effective at preventing runs, posting a 1.67 ERA and 35:13 K:BB over 32.1 innings since the beginning of May, and he should continue to work in high-leverage spots for the Phillies.
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Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Kerkering was unavailable to pitch in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Giants due to soreness but is available Wednesday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Kerkering might have gotten a save chance had he been available Tuesday. Instead, the Phillies turned to Jordan Romano, who gave up three runs in the ninth inning to take a blown save and loss. The source of Kerkering's soreness isn't known, but he will evidently be ready Wednesday, if needed. Kerkering has notched two saves for the Phillies this season.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PHI | 69 | 0 | 60.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 65 | 27 | 55 | 3.30 | 1.36 |
| 2024 | PHI | 64 | 2 | 63.0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 74 | 17 | 51 | 2.28 | 1.07 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/28 | vs  |
1 | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 6.00 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 9/27 | vs |
- | - | - | 0.1 | 0 | 7.20 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 9/23 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 7.20 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
| 9/21 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 3 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| 9/17 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 6.00 | 1 | 1 | 2.00 |
| 9/15 | @ |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 4.50 | 0 | 3 | 1.00 |
| 9/12 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
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| 3/26 | vs  |
3:05 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/28 | vs |
4:05 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/29 | vs |
1:35 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/30 | vs  |
6:40 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/31 | vs |
6:40 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/01 | vs |
1:05 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/03 | @  |
4:10 PM | Not Announced Yet |