The Phillies intend to recall Mick Abel to start Thursday against the Blue Jays. Bryce Harper is also expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday.

The Philadelphia Phillies are restructuring their bullpen, removing Taijuan Walker from the rotation and recalling right-handed reliever Seth Johnson before their series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker is being shifted from the starting rotation to the bullpen as the team retools its pitching staff. "I think Tai's got a chance to make us a lot better coming out of the ‘pen,