The Phillies added veteran starting pitcher Kyle Gibson at the trade deadline on Friday and he gave the team exactly what they needed on Sunday, during his first start with the team.
In six Triple-A games this season Howard has been outstanding, with a 1.25 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 28 strikeouts in 21.2 innings pitched, but that hasn't translated to the big leagues
The Phillies have placed catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day Injured List and activated outfielder Matt Joyce. Spencer Howard will join the Phillies rotation.