To make room for Hays on the 28-man roster, Cal Stevenson was optioned to the Phillies’ spring training complex. Stevenson cannot be recalled for 10 days except in the case of an injury, though he would be available in time for Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series, which is scheduled for Oct. 5.

The Phillies activated Austin Hays (kidney infection) from the 10-day injured list and optioned Cal Stevenson to the minors.

Outfielder Justin Crawford and right-hander Eiberson Castellano are the 2024 recipients of the Phillies’ Paul Owens Award as the organization’s top player and pitcher.

While the Phillies hope they’ll still be in the throes of Red October a month from now, their minor league affiliates have all wrapped up their seasons. Outfielder Justin Crawford and right-handed pitcher Eiberson Castellano were named winners of the 2024 Paul Owens Award on Tuesday.