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John Lannan | Starting Pitcher

Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Age / DOB:  (28) / 9/27/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 215
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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John Lannan yielded two runs in five innings versus the Nationals in his return to the Phillies rotation Monday.
That's the prototypical Lannan start. He was in line for the victory when he left tonight, but Jonathan Papelbon blew the save in the ninth. Of course, that's part of Lannan's problem; that he doesn't pitch more than five or six innings gives his bullpen more opportunities to blow leads. Jun 17 - 11:00 PM

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John Lannan - S - Phillies

Phillies activated LHP John Lannan from the 15-day disabled list.

Lannan will return to the Phillies' starting rotation on Monday night against the Nationals after missing the past two months with a strained left quad. The 28-year-old left-hander is not a great fantasy bet.
Jun 17 - 3:44 PM
John Lannan - S - Phillies

John Lannan (quad) will be activated from the disabled list to start next Monday against the Nationals.

Lannan, out since April 17 with a strained left quad muscle, was cleared to return after he allowed two runs in seven innings Wednesday in his most recent rehab start with Double-A Reading. The southpaw isn't really an option outside of NL-only fantasy leagues, but he should do for as an innings-eater for Philadelphia.
Source: Jim Salisbury on Twitter
Jun 13 - 4:03 PM
John Lannan - S - Phillies

John Lannan (quad) yielded two runs in seven innings Wednesday in a rehab start at Double-A Reading.

Lannan, who has been on the disabled list since April 17 with a strained left quad muscle, deemed himself fit for major league games after the productive rehab outing. "Every day you just look for something that got better from the day before," said Lannan, who threw four innings at High-A Clearwater last Friday. "I just pounded the strike zone and felt much better than the last time out."
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Jun 13 - 9:42 AM
John Lannan - S - Phillies

John Lannan (quad) made his first rehab start Friday with High-A Clearwater.

Lannan allowed two runs (one earned) and had five strikeouts over four innings before he was removed from the game. Assuming he avoids setbacks, he should be an option the Phillies' starting rotation in 2-3 weeks. Lannan will be activated from the DL no later July 7.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Jun 8 - 9:38 AM
John Lannan - S - Phillies

John Lannan (quad) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with High-A Clearwater.

Lannan has been sidelined since April 17 with a strained left quadriceps muscle, but he's finally ready to return to game action. Barring any setbacks, the southpaw could rejoin the Phillies' rotation later this month.
Source: Matt Gelb on Twitter
Jun 6 - 5:51 PM
John Lannan - S - Phillies

John Lannan (quad) is aiming to begin a rehab assignment on June 6.

Lannan threw a simulated game on Wednesday and will make one more appearance in extended spring training before hopefully joining a minor league affiliate. Assuming all goes well, he'll likely looking at a mid-June return to the Phillies' rotation. The lefty has been out since mid-April with a strained left quad muscle.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News
May 29 - 6:28 PM
John Lannan - S - Phillies

John Lannan (quad) is scheduled to face hitters next Wednesday.

It will be the first time he's done so since going on the disabled list. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro said Lannan "is doing very well. He feels good." The left-hander could rejoin the rotation in a few weeks if all goes well.
Source: Phillies.mlb.com
May 22 - 8:05 PM
John Lannan - S - Phillies

John Lannan (quad) threw a bullpen session on Saturday afternoon in Clearwater, Florida.

Lannan will throw off a mound again on Monday and should then progress to simulated games. If all goes well, he will join the Phillies at some point in early June. He's been on the disabled list since April 18 with a quad strain.
Source: Jim Salisbury on Twitter
May 18 - 4:29 PM
John Lannan - S - Phillies

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said Thursday that John Lannan (quadriceps) could miss 6-8 weeks.

Lannan was placed on the disabled list Thursday with a strained left quadriceps muscle. Manuel said it's possible that the southpaw could return sooner, but it sounds like he's looking at a lengthy absence. No word yet on who will replace him in the rotation, but Tyler Cloyd is the most logical option.
Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter
Apr 18 - 4:13 PM
John Lannan - S - Phillies

Phillies placed LHP John Lannan on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left quadriceps muscle.

Lannan suffered the injury Wednesday while allowing six runs over just 1 2/3 innings against the Reds. He has a 6.14 ERA and 7/2 K/BB ratio in 14 2/3 total frames this season. It's not clear how long he will be out.
Apr 18 - 2:19 PM
John Lannan - S - Phillies

John Lannan will have his left knee examined on Thursday by the Phillies' team doctor.

Lannan admitted that the knee bothered him during Wednesday's start, which might at least partly explain why he lasted just 1 2/3 innings while giving up six runs on eight hits and a walk. The left-hander doesn't think the ailment is a big deal, so he should be able to start Monday against the Pirates. If he has to miss some time, Tyler Cloyd would be an option to fill in.
Source: Ryan Lawrence on Twitter
Apr 17 - 10:15 PM
John Lannan - S - Phillies

John Lannan allowed six runs in 1 2/3 innings as the Phillies lost to the Reds on Wednesday.

After two good starts to begin the season, Lannan was rocked Wednesday, allowing eight hits and six runs before he could get out of the second inning. He doesn't get a lot of strikeouts and pitchers don't usually just magically get better at their jobs, so it was only a matter of time before he came down to earth. He'll get the Pirates on Monday.
Apr 17 - 10:13 PM
John Lannan - S - Phillies

John Lannan pitched well again in a no-decision against the Marlins on Friday, surrendering just one run on three hits over his six innings of work.

Lannan struck out two in the game while issuing one free pass. He’s looked very solid through his first two starts as a Phillie, posting a 2.77 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 7/1 K/BB ratio in 13 innings. While he’ll never be a high-strikeout performer, he’s worth a serious look as a streaming option in deeper mixed leagues.
Apr 12 - 11:31 PM
John Lannan - S - Phillies

John Lannan allowed three runs in seven innings and took a no-decision in the Phillies' win over the Royals on Saturday.

Lannan was better than the line suggests, as he didn't give up a hit until a Jeff Francoeur double in the fifth inning. In total, he allowed five hits and no walks while striking out five. Lannan has another potentially attractive start coming up Friday against the Marlins, but even so, he's only usable in NL-only leagues at this point.
Apr 6 - 10:00 PM

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PosRoleName
C1Carlos Ruiz
2Erik Kratz
3Humberto Quintero
4Steven Lerud
1B1Ryan Howard
2B1Chase Utley
2Freddy Galvis
3Michael Martinez
SS1Jimmy Rollins
3B1Michael Young
2Kevin Frandsen
LF1Domonic Brown
CF1Ben Revere
RF1Delmon Young
2John Mayberry
3Laynce Nix
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Cole Hamels
2Roy Halladay
3Cliff Lee
4Kyle Kendrick
5John Lannan
6Jonathan Pettibone
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jonathan Papelbon
2Mike Adams
3Antonio Bastardo
4Jeremy Horst
5Justin De Fratus
6Michael Stutes
7Joe Savery
8Jacob Diekman