Hunter (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter hasn't experienced any setbacks, according to Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer, but the right-hander isn't expected to be ready until the end of May anyway, so the Phillies opted to shift him to the 60-day IL in order to free up a 40-man spot for Phil Gosselin.

Hunter received a PRP injection for his throwing elbow Friday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter has been dealing with a Grade 1 flexor strain in his right elbow since February. Late in March, he hit a setback in his recovery when soreness returned following a bullpen session, so he received an injection Friday to help expedite the healing process. The Phillies expect Hunter to rest about two more weeks before he begins a throwing regimen.

Manager Gabe Kapler said Saturday that he doesn't expect Hunter (elbow) to return from the injured list in mid-April as originally anticipated, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter experienced renewed soreness in his elbow following his bullpen session Thursday at extended spring training, so the Phillies may press pause on his throwing program. The Phillies are hopeful that a few days of rest will help resolve the soreness, but Hunter may require additional treatment if the time off fails to do the trick.

Hunter (elbow) will pitch in a minor-league game on Friday and could join the Phillies in mid-April, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

This would be a best-case scenario for a pitcher who was diagnosed with a flexor strain a month ago. Once healthy, Hunter will occupy a mid-relief role for the Phillies.

Hunter (elbow) was placed on the 10-day IL, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has a Grade 1 flexor strain and has been sidelined since late February, so he should be considered out indefinitely.

Hunter (elbow) is expected to open the year on the injured list, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter has been dealing with a Grade 1 flexor strain since late February. He's recently resumed playing catch but won't have time to get up to speed by Opening Day. It's unclear when he's expected to return.

Hunter (elbow) has resumed playing catch, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter's two-week shutdown period for his Grade 1 flexor strain has expired, though time is tight for him to get up to speed by Opening Day. The Phillies' bullpen is deeper than it was last season, so the team can probably afford for him to take things cautiously and open the year on the injured list.

Hunter was shut down for two weeks due to a Grade 1 flexor strain in his right elbow Tuesday, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Hunter is able to return after just two weeks and if his spring proceeds without setbacks, he could still have a chance to be ready by Opening Day, but that may be a best-case scenario. The Phillies acquired a number of relievers over the offseason, so they can afford to let Hunter take things easy and open the year on the injured list if they're not 100 percent confident in his readiness.

Hunter pitched a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his fourth save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran reliever appears to be the closer du jour for the Phillies, picking up the team's last two saves since Pat Neshek blew a chance on Aug. 28. Hunter's 3.54 ERA and 44:11 K:BB through 56 innings on the season aren't particularly impressive, though, and his hold on the ninth-inning job is likely to be tenuous at best.

Hunter tossed two scoreless innings of relief Wednesday to pick up his third save of the season in an 8-6 win over the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Both Pat Neshek and Serathony Dominguez had pitched earlier in the game, and after Hunter came on to shut down a two-on, nobody-out rally by the Nats in the eighth inning, Phillies manager Gabe Kapler decided to reward him by leaving him on the mound in the ninth. While Hunter might not see another save opportunity over the final month of the season, he seems to have worked his way into the high-leverage mix by posting a 2.03 ERA and 0.98 WHIP through 13.1 innings in August.