Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Tanner Banks, 34-year-old left-handed reliever for the Philadelphia Phillies, has struggled significantly in 2026. Through May 7, Banks has appeared in 15 games with a 6.75 ERA, 2.39 WHIP, and 18:9 K:BB ratio across 14.2 innings. Only 9 of his 15 appearances have been scoreless outings. Recent performance includes allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 1 walk in 1.1 innings against the Athletics on May 7, and being charged with 2 earned runs in a rough seventh inning appearance against the Reds on May 6. Banks has recorded 2 holds on the season and is primarily working in low-leverage situations.
Strengths
- + Decent strikeout rate (18 K in 14.2 IP)
- + Has recorded 2 holds on the season
- + Managed some scoreless outings (9 of 15 appearances)
Weaknesses
- - High ERA of 6.75 through May 7
- - Elevated WHIP of 2.39
- - Only 9 of 15 appearances have been scoreless
- - Age 34 with declining performance
- - Inconsistent reliability out of the bullpen
- - Recent poor outings against Athletics and Reds
- - Primarily working in low-leverage situations
- - Walk rate concerns (9 walks in 14.2 IP)
About
Tanner Banks is a rp for the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Philadelphia Phillies