Hale was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Friday.

Hale was reinstated from the COVID-19-related injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

The Phillies placed Hale on the COVID-19-related injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Hale will start Thursday's game against the Marlins, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Hale agreed to a one-year deal with the Phillies on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration.

Hale will be the opener for the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Hale didn't factor into the decision during the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, giving up two runs on four hits over 3.1 innings. He struck out one without walking a batter.

Hale was traded from the Yankees to the Phillies on Friday in exchange for minor-league reliever Addison Russ, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Hale was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Monday.

Hale signed a major-league contract with the Yankees on Tuesday.