Phillies recall Kolby Allard, option Max Lazar
Prior to today’s game against the Kansas City Royals, the Phillies recalled left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard from triple-A Lehigh Valley. To make room for Allard on the 26-man roster, right-handed pitcher Max Lazar was optioned to Lehigh Valley following last night’s game.
Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski made the announcement.
Allard, 27, went 1-0 with a 3.46 ERA (5 ER, 13.0 IP) and eight strikeouts to two walks in three games (two starts) in his first stint with the Phillies this season. In his last start with the Phillies on Aug. 8, he earned his first major league win since Oct. 4, 2022.
Originally selected by the Atlanta Braves in the first round (14th overall) of the 2015 MLB Draft, Allard signed with the Phillies as a free agent on Jan. 23, 2024.
Lazar, 25, made six scoreless appearances to begin his major league career after having his contract selected on Aug. 9. He was signed by the Phillies as a minor league free agent on Dec. 8, 2023, and was originally selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 11th round of the 2017 MLB Draft.