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Hunter (forearm) is expected to open the season on the injured list, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

The Phillies brought Hunter back on a major-league deal despite the fact that the veteran is still recovering from surgery on his right flexor tendon. This time last season, he was also dealing with a flexor issue, which wound up keeping him out until late June. It doesn't appear that things will go the same way this season, however, as he's already throwing regular bullpen sessions.

Hunter (forearm) is expected to throw off a mound in two weeks, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

Hunter's season ended prematurely due to right flexor surgery in mid-July. He appears to have enough time to get up to speed by Opening Day, provided his recovery proceeds without setbacks.

Hunter (forearm) passed his physical and is taking part in drills Wednesday at Phillies camp after signing a major-league deal with the club, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Reports that Hunter agreed to a deal with the Phillies surfaced a few days ago, but it wasn't apparent whether he would attend camp as a member of the 40-man roster or as a non-roster invitee. The Phillies cleared up any ambiguity about Hunter's situation by shifting David Robertson (elbow) to the 60-day injured list, thereby opening up a 40-man spot for the 33-year-old righty. Hunter's 2019 campaign ended in mid-July after he required surgery to address a right flexor tendon injury, but his ability to pass a physical suggests he won't face any restrictions this spring. He'll be looking to secure a middle-relief or setup role with the club.

Hunter (forearm) signed with the Phillies on Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

The financial details of the contract have not yet been released. Hunter had been paid $18 million by the Phillies over the previous two years, a deal which didn't entirely go as planned as he threw just 5.1 innings in the second season of the contract while battling arm troubles. If healthy, Hunter is a quality arm, as he owns a 3.19 ERA dating back to his conversion to relief back in 2013, but there's plenty of reason to doubt his health heading into his age-33 season.

Hunter underwent surgery on his right flexor tendon Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Hunter was sent to the shelf July 14 due to a right forearm strain, and it was later determined that he needed surgery to repair his flexor tendon. His UCL was looked at during the procedure, and it was determined that it did not need to be surgically repaired. Skipper Gabe Kapler confirmed that Hunter will miss the remainder of the 2019 campaign after going under the knife, per Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Hunter was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right forearm strain.

Hunter missed the first three months of the season with a flexor strain in his right elbow and only rejoined the Phillies in late June, but he'll now make his way back to the IL. According to Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic, the 33-year-old is hoping to return to the mound this season, but a specific recovery timeline won't come into focus until he is further evaluated.

Hunter (elbow) was activated off the 60-day injured list Friday.

Hunter has been out since February due to a flexor strain but is ready to join the Phillies after four minor-league rehab outings. The 29-year-old had a 3.80 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 51:15 K:BB over 64 innings with Philadelphia last season and figures to work his way into a high-leverage role if he performs well early.

Hunter (elbow) could be activated from the injured list during this weekend's series against the Marlins, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Hunter has been on the shelf all season with a flexor strain in his right elbow. He's made four rehab appearances, allowing one run on three hits while striking out six across five innings. Hunter could make two additional rehab appearances Friday and Saturday before returning. Either way, the right-hander appears to be close to making his 2019 big-league debut.

Hunter (elbow) will make another rehab outing with Double-A Reading Tuesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Hunter could have been cleared after a re-evaluation Monday, but the team evidently decided he needs at least one more rehab outing. He allowed one run and recorded a 4:0 K:BB in three rehab innings for High-A Clearwater.

Hunter (elbow) will make another rehab appearance Sunday for High-A Clearwater and could be cleared to return after that, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

A right flexor strain has kept Hunter out of action since late February. He's made just two rehab appearances but will be reevaluated Monday following his third outing over the weekend and could be deemed ready to go at that point.

Hunter (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Clearwater on Monday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

Hunter has been dealing with a right flexor strain since late February. He's been throwing for over a month now, but the length of his absence means that his rehab stint is unlikely to be a short one.

Hunter (elbow) is expected to embark on a rehab assignment within the next 7-to-10 days, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

Hunter has been on the injured list since suffering a right elbow strain in February, but he's since resumed throwing and successfully tossed a side session May 29. Considering he hasn't pitched in a big-league contest yet this season, he'll likely need at least a handful of minor-league appearances before coming off the shelf.

Hunter (elbow) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Hunter continues to slowly work his way back from a flexor strain that has kept him on the shelf all season. While he remains without a concrete timeline for his return, manager Gabe Kapler relayed that he's "pretty confident" Hunter will be ready to rejoin the big-league bullpen at some point in June.

Hunter (elbow) played catch Friday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Hunter has been battling a flexor strain since late February. He had been working his way towards a return to action before suffering a setback in late March. He's since been placed on the 60-day injured list, rendering him ineligible to return before late May.

Hunter (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Hunter hasn't experienced any setbacks, according to Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer, but the right-hander isn't expected to be ready until the end of May anyway, so the Phillies opted to shift him to the 60-day IL in order to free up a 40-man spot for Phil Gosselin.

Hunter received a PRP injection in his throwing elbow Friday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

Hunter has been dealing with a Grade 1 flexor strain in his right elbow since February. Late in March, he hit a setback in his recovery when soreness returned following a bullpen session, so he received an injection Friday to help expedite the healing process. The Phillies expect Hunter to rest about three more weeks before he begins a throwing regimen.

Manager Gabe Kapler said Saturday that he doesn't expect Hunter (elbow) to return from the injured list in mid-April as originally anticipated, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Hunter experienced renewed soreness in his elbow following his bullpen session Thursday at extended spring training, so the Phillies may press pause on his throwing program. The Phillies are hopeful that a few days of rest will help resolve the soreness, but Hunter may require additional treatment if the time off fails to do the trick.

Hunter (elbow) will pitch in a minor-league game Friday and could join the Phillies in mid-April, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

This would be a best-case scenario for a pitcher who was diagnosed with a flexor strain a month ago. Once healthy, Hunter will occupy a mid-relief role for the Phillies.

Hunter (elbow) was placed on the 10-day IL, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

He has a Grade 1 flexor strain and has been sidelined since late February, so he should be considered out indefinitely.

Hunter (elbow) is expected to open the year on the injured list, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Hunter has been dealing with a Grade 1 flexor strain since late February. He's recently resumed playing catch but won't have time to get up to speed by Opening Day. It's unclear when he's expected to return.