Assad did not factor into the decision in a win over the Nationals on Thursday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out five.
Steele came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Athletics, allowing two hits and three walks over 2.2 scoreless innings. He struck out one.
The Phillies activated Hays (kidney) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
#2 RF
Cal Stevenson: Sent down to minors
Sep 24th
The Phillies optioned Stevenson to their spring training complex Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
#6 P
Taijuan Walker: Won't make normal start
Sep 23rd
Walker won't make his scheduled start Tuesday against the Cubs but could pitch in relief, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
#5 BP
Tanner Banks: Will open Tuesday's game
Sep 23rd
Banks will serve as the Phillies' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
#2 P
Aaron Nola: Wins lucky No. 13
Sep 23rd
Nola (13-8) earned the win Monday, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings against the Cubs. He struck out seven.
#1 2B
Bryson Stott: Two steals Sunday
Sep 23rd
Stott went 0-for-2 with two walks and two stolen bases in Sunday's loss to the Phillies.
#1 SS
Trea Turner: Two more steals Sunday
Sep 23rd
Turner went 2-for-4 with two steals and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Mets.
#1 P
Zack Wheeler: No backing from offense in loss
Sep 23rd
Wheeler (16-7) took the loss Sunday against the Mets, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out eight over seven innings.
#1 DH
Kyle Schwarber: Extends MLB record
Sep 22nd
Schwarber went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Mets.
#3 P
Ranger Suarez: Settles for no-decision
Sep 22nd
Suarez came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Mets, giving up two runs on five hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out four.