Phelps (2-0) picked up the win Monday against the Mariners, tossing a clean inning of relief with one walk and one strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Phelps has had a quietly effective season for the Blue Jays and Cubs, as he now has a 2.89 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 30 strikeouts across 28 innings of relief with both teams. With Chicago getting inconsistent efforts from pitchers such as Pedro Strop and Craig Kimbrel, Phelps should continue to pitch in important spots as the team looks to secure a postseason berth.

Phelps picked up the save against the Athletics on Monday, retiring the only batter he faced in the ninth inning to close out the Cubs' 6-5 victory.

EDGE Analysis

It was the first save of the season for the newly acquired right-hander, as he entered the contest with two outs in the ninth inning and got Marcus Semien to fly out and seal a one-run victory. Craig Kimbrel (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, so Phelps could find himself soaking up at least some of the resulting save opportunities while Kimbrel is out. He has a 3.86 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP and a 20:8 K:BB over 18.2 innings between Toronto and Chicago this season.

Phelps was traded from the Blue Jays to the Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for Thomas Hatch, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs' bullpen has been an area of concern lately, so this move is certainly a step in the right direction for Chicago. Phelps was held out until mid-June while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, so his arm should be relatively fresh heading into the final few months of the season. He owns a 3.63 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 18 punchouts over 17.1 innings this season. Phelps is expected to be available to pitch for the Cubs beginning Wednesday, per Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Phelps will be the opener for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phelps owns a 3.52 ERA and an 8:2 K:BB in 7.2 innings of work for Toronto this season. He'll face the toughest part of Boston's order before likely turning the ball over to Jacob Waguespack.

Phelps walked one and struck out one in a scoreless inning of relief during Monday's loss to the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old was on a big-league mound for the first time since Aug. 30, 2017, and Phelps looked fully recovered from the Tommy John surgery that cost him all of last season. Assuming he stays healthy, he figures to fill a key role in a Jays bullpen that can use all the help it can get.

Phelps (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phelps has been cleared to make his 2019 big-league debut after completing a four-game minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo. The right-hander hasn't pitched since undergoing Tommy John surgery in March of 2018; the Blue Jays may ease him back into action with lower-leverage work, but Phelps' track record suggests it won't be long before he's back in a high-leverage role. Justin Shafer was sent to the minors in a corresponding move.

Phelps (elbow) is with the team in Houston but likely won't be activated from the injured list until Saturday or Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phelps has pitched on back-to-back days, so the Blue Jays will give him another day or two to rest prior to bringing him back from the shelf. He hasn't appeared in a big-league game since undergoing Tommy John surgery in March of 2018.

Phelps (elbow) was transferred from High-A Dunedin to Triple-A Buffalo to continue his rehab assignment, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phelps had been rehabbing at High-A in an effort to make it all the way back from Tommy John surgery, and it appears he's closing in on a return to the big leagues. The Blue Jays figure to continue to exercise caution with the right-hander, so he may need a handful of appearances with the Bisons before coming off the injured list.

Phelps (elbow) has resumed a throwing program and is throwing with no issues, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phelps was recently shut down for some rest after throwing a series of live batting practice sessions, but he appears to be back on track in his throwing program. The veteran reliever remains without a timetable for his return, though he's certainly trending in the right direction. Once healthy, look for Phelps to fill a middle-relief role.

The Blue Jays placed Phelps (elbow) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phelps is just over a year removed from Tommy John surgery and has resumed facing hitters, but he'll need additional time to build up his arm before contributing for the Blue Jays. A firm timeline for his return from the IL likely won't be established until he starts pitching in minor-league rehab games.