Phillies option Moises Chace to Double-A Reading

Chace was sent down due to an elbow injury

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Philadelphia Phillies have optioned outfielder Moises Chace to their Double-A affiliate in Reading, Pennsylvania. Chace has been dealing with an elbow injury that has kept him sidelined.

Why it matters

Chace was expected to compete for a roster spot with the Phillies this season, so his demotion to the minors due to the elbow issue is a setback in his development and chances of making the major league club.

The details

The Phillies announced they have optioned Chace to their Double-A team in Reading after he was unable to fully recover from an elbow injury that has been bothering him. Chace will now work on rehabbing the injury at the minor league level before potentially rejoining the Phillies later in the season.

  • Chace was optioned to Double-A Reading on Saturday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Moises Chace

An outfielder in the Philadelphia Phillies organization who was expected to compete for a roster spot this season before being sidelined by an elbow injury.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Major League Baseball team that has optioned Moises Chace to their Double-A affiliate in Reading, Pennsylvania.

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What’s next

Chace will now focus on rehabbing his elbow injury at the Double-A level with the hope of rejoining the Phillies' major league roster later in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Chace's demotion to the minors is a setback in his development, but the Phillies are taking a cautious approach to ensure he fully recovers from the elbow issue before potentially bringing him back to the big league club.