The Philadelphia Phillies have a rising infield prospect in Aroon Escobar. Currently at Low-A Clearwater, Escobar is teammates with top catching prospect Eduardo Tait. The Clearwater Threshers currently lead the Florida State League West Division with a 9-6 record, largely thanks to Escobar and Tait excelling. Escobar is playing at his highest minor league level yet. … [Read more...] about Phillies Rising Infield Prospect Turning Heads at Clearwater
Phillies Place Outfielder Marsh on Injured List
The Philadelphia Phillies put Brandon Marsh on the 10-day injured list on Sunday, retroacticve to April 17. He is out due to what the team described as a right hamstring strain. Cal Stevenson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to replace Marsh on the Phillies 26-man roster for the time being. Stevenson spent some time on the Phillies major league roster last season. In … [Read more...] about Phillies Place Outfielder Marsh on Injured List
Phillies Make Leadoff Spot Adjustment Against Right-Handers
The Philadelphia Phillies have made a change in the leadoff spot against right-handed pitchers. Bryson Stott will now serve as the leadoff hitter instead of Kyle Schwarber against righty starters. Heading into the season, the Phillies decided against maintaining stability in the leadoff spot and made changes. Trea Turner has been batting leadoff against left-handers. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Phillies Make Leadoff Spot Adjustment Against Right-Handers
Phillies’ Weston Wilson Expected Back Soon from Rehab Assignment
Philadelphia Phillies utility player Weston Wilson is currently on a rehab assignment with Low-A Clearwater. Wilson has been out with an oblique injury suffered during spring training. The latest this rehab assignment could conclude is April 28. Wilson will then either join the Phillies’ 26-man roster or be optioned to the minor leagues. If he is optioned, it is worth noting … [Read more...] about Phillies’ Weston Wilson Expected Back Soon from Rehab Assignment
Alec Bohm’s Bad Start Affecting Phillies Offense
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm is off to a bad start after an offseason filled with trade rumors. Bohm was widely considered a trade candidate for most of the offseason. However, the Phillies have kept him on their roster. Bohm has a .160/.176/.180 line with no home runs and three RBI in 11 games, along with a -1 wRC+ and a -0.5 fWAR. Bohm has a .161 wOBA and a .200 … [Read more...] about Alec Bohm’s Bad Start Affecting Phillies Offense