The next start Taijuan Walker makes, on August 28, should be his last in a Phillies uniform. Originally Cristopher Sánchez was scheduled to start that game. On August 26, Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced the adjustment to the order. Sánchez is now scheduled to start the series opener against the Atlanta Braves on August 29. This seems to set up having Ranger Suárez, Zack … [Read more...] about Next Start Should Be Last In A Phillies Uniform For This Pitcher
Phillies Have Several Starting Pitching Options for Crucial Series
The Philadelphia Phillies currently have six starting pitchers on their 26-man roster. With Kolby Allard being recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, the order gets shuffled. To make room for Allard, the team optioned Max Lazar. Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that the Phillies wanted to give their regular starting pitchers extra rest. On the surface, that is not a … [Read more...] about Phillies Have Several Starting Pitching Options for Crucial Series
Return of All-Star Pitcher Will Help Phillies Rotation
The return of All-Star pitcher Ranger Suárez will give a boost to the Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation. Suárez has been on the injured list since July 27 with lower back soreness but unless plans change, Suárez will start against the Kansas City Royals on August 24. Suárez is on track to pitch the most innings he has in a season this year. Suárez has pitched 119 1/3 … [Read more...] about Return of All-Star Pitcher Will Help Phillies Rotation
Phillies Utility Player Creating Playing Time Dilemma
Philadelphia Phillies utility player Weston Wilson is creating a playing time dilemma with recent performances. In 17 games this season Wilson is batting .362/.380/.660 line three home runs and seven RBI. To add to that, Wilson has a .433 wOBA, 182 wRC+ and a .400 BABIP this season. FanGraphs gives Wilson a 5.2 offensive value this season, which is pretty good for a player who … [Read more...] about Phillies Utility Player Creating Playing Time Dilemma
How the Phillies Outfield Should Look When 2023 All-Star Returns
The Philadelphia Phillies are anticipating Austin Hays‘ return from the injured list during their road trip, which should shake up their outfield alignment. On Saturday, Phillies manager Rob Thomson said the earliest Hays could return is their series against the Kansas City Royals, which starts Friday night. Thomson indicated that Hays might go on a rehab assignment, which he … [Read more...] about How the Phillies Outfield Should Look When 2023 All-Star Returns