Jay Bruce
1B FA
Fri 8/9/19 2:21 AM

Bruce went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in a loss to San Francisco on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Bruce missed 19 games with a right oblique strain before returning to the lineup in a loss that saw the Phillies manage only one hit. The 32-year-old has batted .228 with 24 home runs and 57 RBI in 282 at-bats between Philadelphia and Seattle this season.

Jay Bruce
1B FA
Thu 8/8/19 5:48 PM

Bruce (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports. He's starting in left field and hitting fifth against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Bruce wound up spending a little more than three weeks on the shelf with a right oblique strain. Prior to landing on the IL, the veteran outfielder posted a .256/.273/.564 slash line with 10 home runs and 29 RBI in 33 games with the Phillies. Bruce could cede some starts to Corey Dickerson, who was acquired from the Pirates prior to the trade deadline, though he should still see his fair share of opportunities now that he's healthy. Adam Haseley was sent to the minors in a corresponding move.

Jay Bruce
1B FA
Mon 8/5/19 9:47 PM

Bruce (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list sometime during Philadelphia's weekend series with San Francisco, which runs from Aug. 8 to Aug. 11, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bruce has been sidelined with an oblique strain since July 17, but he's eyeing a return from the shelf over the weekend. He may embark on a brief rehab stint prior to returning, though the Phillies haven't announced the next step in his recovery process just yet.

Jay Bruce
1B FA
Fri 7/26/19 5:24 PM

Bruce (oblique) could rejoin the Phillies in 7-to-10 days, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bruce landed on the injured list with a right oblique strain July 17 and looks as though he could be activated after about three weeks on the shelf. It remains unclear whether the 32-year-old will require a rehab stint, but he appears to be progressing well in his recovery. Adam Haseley and Nick Williams figure to continue splitting time in left field during his absence.

Jay Bruce
1B FA
Wed 7/17/19 2:14 PM

Bruce landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bruce left Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with the injury and will sit for at least 10 more days. According to Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the issue isn't thought to be overly serious and Bruce is optimistic he'll be ready to return after a brief stay on the shelf. Nick Williams was recalled in a corresponding move, though Roman Quinn and Adam Haseley could be the ones to claim most of Bruce's at-bats.

Jay Bruce
1B FA
Tue 7/16/19 9:12 PM

Bruce was removed from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with a right oblique strain, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bruce sustained the injury during a check swing and was unable to finish his at-bat. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but the fact the team is already announcing it as a strain is hardly a good sign. Roman Quinn has taken over in left field for the veteran slugger.

Jay Bruce
1B FA
Tue 7/16/19 8:14 PM

Bruce was removed from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent oblique injury, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bruce sustained the injury on a check swing and exited the contest in the middle of his at-bat. The specifics of the issue should come into focus as the 32-year-old is further evaluated.

Jay Bruce
1B FA
Sun 7/14/19 10:24 AM

Bruce (Achilles) is starting in left field and batting sixth, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bruce was withheld from Saturday's lineup due to a sore Achilles in both legs, but he'll rejoin the starting nine for the series finale. The 32-year-old's quick return to the lineup indicates the soreness isn't a serious concern, but if it lingers, he could require occasional maintenance days to help manage the issue.

Jay Bruce
1B FA
Sat 7/13/19 3:39 PM

Bruce is not starting Saturday against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Bruce sits against southpaw Patrick Corbin. The veteran outfielder went 9-for-26 with three homers over his final six games before the All-Star break but went hitless in the first game of the second half. Scott Kingery slides to left field in his absence, opening up center field for Roman Quinn.

Jay Bruce
1B FA
Sun 7/7/19 6:12 PM

Bruce went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in a 8-3 win over the Phillies on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Bruce hit a two-run shot off a fastball in the sixth inning and blasted a solo home run in the eighth inning to add to his four RBI on the day. The 32-year-old has dominated the Mets the last two weeks with four home runs and 11 RBI. Bruce has a .243/.292/.575 slash line with 24 home runs heading into the All-Star break.