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Orion Kerkering
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PHI
2026 season
- GP
- 63
- W-L
- 7-1
- ERA
- 4.97
- WHIP
- 1.45
- K
- 63
- IP
- 58.0
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | @NYM | L 3-10 | - | 1.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Sep 18 | @NYM | L 3-6 | - | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 12 | @ATL | L 2-12 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Sep 4 | vs ATL | L 2-5 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 31 | @AZ | W 2-1 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 30 | @LAA | W 5-2 | S | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 25 | @SEA | L 1-4 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 21 | vs STL | W 7-6 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 18 | vs MIA | W 6-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 17 | vs MIA | W 6-5 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 16 | @MIN | W 7-5 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 13 | @MIN | W 7-1 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 9 | vs TOR | W 7-6 | - | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 8 | vs TOR | L 5-7 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 6 | vs WSH | W 7-3 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Aug 5 | vs WSH | L 4-10 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 3 | vs WSH | W 6-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 2 | @BAL | W 8-0 | - | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 31 | @BAL | L 4-6 | L | 0.2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Jul 28 | @MIA | L 0-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 27 | @MIA | L 7-8 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 22 | vs LAD | L 5-9 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Jul 20 | vs LAD | W 10-7 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 18 | vs NYM | W 6-1 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 12 | @DET | W 5-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 7 | @CIN | W 4-1 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul 4 | @KC | W 6-1 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 1 | vs PIT | W 10-6 | W | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 28 | @NYM | W 5-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun 26 | @NYM | W 2-1 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 25 | @WSH | W 10-5 | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 23 | @WSH | W 14-9 | W | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun 21 | vs NYM | W 6-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 17 | vs MIA | L 4-12 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jun 13 | @MIL | W 9-8 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 9 | @TOR | L 2-3 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 7 | vs CWS | W 9-5 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun 4 | vs SD | W 6-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 2 | vs SD | W 3-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| May 30 | @LAD | W 4-3 | W | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| May 26 | @SD | W 4-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| May 25 | @SD | W 3-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| May 23 | vs CLE | W 3-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| May 20 | vs CIN | L 4-9 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| May 18 | vs CIN | W 5-4 | W | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 15 | @PIT | W 11-9 | S | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| May 13 | @BOS | L 1-3 | - | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| May 9 | vs COL | W 9-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 8 | vs COL | L 7-9 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 6 | vs ATH | W 6-3 | W | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 3 | @MIA | W 7-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 1 | @MIA | W 6-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 30 | vs SF | W 3-2 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 28 | vs SF | W 7-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 25 | @ATL | W 8-5 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 23 | @CHC | L 7-8 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 21 | @CHC | L 4-7 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 19 | vs ATL | L 2-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 17 | vs ATL | L 0-9 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 13 | vs CHC | W 13-7 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Apr 11 | vs AZ | W 4-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 10 | vs AZ | L 4-5 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 7 | @SF | L 0-6 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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| Sep 28 | vs MIN | W 2-1 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sep 27 | vs MIN | L 0-5 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 23 | vs MIA | L 5-6 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 21 | @AZ | L 2-9 | - | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 17 | @LAD | L 0-5 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 15 | @LAD | W 6-5 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Sep 12 | vs KC | W 8-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 10 | vs NYM | W 11-3 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Sep 7 | @MIA | L 4-5 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | @MIL | L 3-6 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 31 | vs ATL | L 1-3 | - | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | vs ATL | W 2-1 | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 26 | @NYM | L 5-6 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | vs WSH | W 3-2 | S | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 23 | vs WSH | W 6-4 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 19 | vs SEA | W 6-4 | - | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug 18 | vs SEA | W 12-7 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 15 | @WSH | W 6-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 14 | @WSH | L 2-3 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 11 | @CIN | W 4-1 | S | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 10 | @TEX | W 4-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 8 | @TEX | W 9-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Aug 5 | vs BAL | W 5-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 1 | vs DET | W 5-4 | W | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | @NYY | W 12-5 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 23 | vs BOS | L 8-9 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 21 | vs BOS | W 3-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 19 | vs LAA | W 9-5 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Jul 13 | @SD | W 2-1 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 7 | @SF | L 1-3 | L | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 5 | vs CIN | W 5-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 2 | vs SD | W 5-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun 29 | @ATL | W 2-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun 26 | @HOU | L 1-2 | L | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | @HOU | L 0-1 | - | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 19 | @MIA | W 2-1 | S | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 18 | @MIA | W 4-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Latest news
The Phillies informed Kerkering following Saturday's game that he will be optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Kerkering was told bluntly that the team can no longer pitch him with so much on the line and just seven games remaining in the regular season. The right-hander gave up four runs over one inning in Saturday's loss, bringing his ERA to 4.97 over 58 frames for the year. His ERA is now over 9.00 since the All-Star break.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 20
Kerkering picked up the save Sunday against the Angels. He allowed one run on two hits and no walks while striking out one over 1.1 innings.
Kerkering recorded the final out of the eighth inning before surrendering a run in the ninth frame, though the Phillies had built enough of a lead for him to secure his second save. Jhoan Duran, who owns a 1.64 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 28 saves, pitched two innings Saturday and was potentially unavailable Sunday. Kerkering has operated as one of Philadelphia's top right-handed relievers, posting a 3.91 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 56:27 K:BB and 16 holds across 53 innings this season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 31
Kerkering threw a clean sixth inning with no strikeouts to pick up a hold Wednesday against the Nationals.
Wednesday's hold marked Kerkering's 13th of the campaign. The right-hander has been a quality high-leverage arm in Philadelphia's bullpen for the most part despite a lack of save chances, posting a 3.27 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 48:25 K:BB across 44 innings with a lone save in three opportunities during 2026.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 6
Kerkering (4-0) was charged with a blown save but credited with the win Tuesday against Washington, allowing three runs on two hits and one walk in the eighth inning. He struck out two.
Kerkering squandered a 6-5 lead in the eighth frame, but the Phillies immediately came storming back in the form of an eight-run ninth inning to get the hurler off the hook. The 25-year-old right-hander has been a fairly effective setup man for closer Jhoan Duran in 2026 otherwise, posting a 3.03 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 34:14 K:BB with five holds across 29.2 innings.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 24
Kerkering walked one and struck out one while giving up an unearned run in the 10th inning Friday to record his first save of the season in an 11-9 win over the Pirates.
With Jhoan Duran not yet pitching on back-to-back days and Brad Keller having worked Wednesday and Thursday, interim manager Don Mattingly has to get creative with his high-leverage arms. Jose Alvarado struck out the side in a scoreless ninth, and then after the Phillies rang up three runs in the top of the 10th, Kerkering got the call and allowed only the phantom runner to score. The right-hander hasn't seen much usage in key situations this season, and through 16.1 innings over 18 appearances he sports a 2.20 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB with just one win and one hold in addition to Friday's save.
RotoWire via ESPN · May 16
Kerkering threw a clean seventh inning Friday against Miami. He struck out one.
Following a delayed start to the season due to a hamstring strain he sufferend during the spring, Kerkering is off to a solid start as one of Philadelphia's high-leverage arms. The right-hander has rattled off seven consecutive scoreless outings, and he has a 2.31 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB with one hold across his first 11.2 innings on the year.
RotoWire via ESPN · May 2