Stutes underwent shoulder surgery last summer and was sporadic in spring training. The Phillies wanted him to build innings and confidence in the minors. He posted a 3.33 ERA at triple A with 25 strikeouts and 11 walks in 27 innings. His last three weeks have been particularly encouraging. Stutes had a 0.59 ERA (one run in 15 1/3 innings) during that span.