The Philadelphia Phillies announced that infielder Alec Bohm has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured rib. In a corresponding move, Weston Wilson has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Wilson had previously been optioned due to his offensive struggles. Bohm was hit by a pitch during the Phillies’ game on July 12 against the San Diego Padres. This is … [Read more...] about Phillies Place Infielder on Injured List with Broken Rib
Draft Strategy Could Be Indication of Phillies Deadline Plans
The draft picks made by the Philadelphia Phillies could be an indication of their trade deadline plans. In the first round, they drafted pitcher Gage Wood from the University of Arkansas. Wood was the first of six consecutive college pitchers the Phillies selected to start the draft. In total, the first eight picks, as well as 14 of the 20 total choices they made, were … [Read more...] about Draft Strategy Could Be Indication of Phillies Deadline Plans
Veteran Righty Will Continue to Make Spot Starts in Phillies Rotation
Taijuan Walker will continue his fill-in role in the Philadelphia Phillies’ starting rotation for at least one more start. Walker is slated to start on July 19, Mick Abel was optioned by the Phillies to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on July 4, leading to Walker moving back into the starting rotation. This season, Abel has a 2-2 record with a 5.04 ERA in five major league starts. He … [Read more...] about Veteran Righty Will Continue to Make Spot Starts in Phillies Rotation
Phillies Reportedly Willing To Make Big Trade
The Philadelphia Phillies are willing to deal higher-level prospects to make a big move, according to a report from Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Gelb wrote that, for the time being, the Phillies would trade a higher-level prospect or a major leaguer to upgrade their bullpen. Additionally, Gelb wrote that the Phillies are interested in acquiring players under team control beyond … [Read more...] about Phillies Reportedly Willing To Make Big Trade
Brandon Marsh Should Be Phillies Starting Center Fielder for Now
Brandon Marsh should be the Philadelphia Phillies starting center fielder until the trade deadline. There is a decent chance the Phillies trade for an outfielder at the deadline. At that point, the roles of Marsh and Johan Rojas will be reevaluated. Marsh and Rojas have been platooning in center field this season. Starting against right-handed starting pitchers has been Marsh. … [Read more...] about Brandon Marsh Should Be Phillies Starting Center Fielder for Now