The odds are in the Phillies' favor to snap their playoff drought, but they have questions that may determine how long they last in the postseason. ScottLauber breaks them down.
Got it? OK, now keep it handy. You may need to reference it often over the next three weeks. Because as play began Tuesday night, any combination of
But beyond merely locking down the playoff spot that has eluded them for a decade, the Phillies have questions that may determine how long they can stick around in the October tournament. Among them:There’s optimism within Phillies ranks that Zack Wheeler may be ready to start the opener of the final homestand of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays. Then again, team officials thought initially that he would miss two starts.
Having checked each of those boxes, Wheeler will get back on a mound Friday in Atlanta. He will throw either a bullpen session with a simulated between-innings break or possibly face hitters in a batting practice setting, according to Thomson. But Castellanos is making progress. He has resumed swinging a bat, hitting off a tee, and taking soft tosses. He also has been doing fundamentals in right field to further test his mobility.
Vierling is a lock to make the postseason roster. But if Castellanos is limited, it may open a spot for Maton or even Guthrie as a late-game replacement in right field.We know what you’re thinking: After 10 years, what’s the rush? But there’s good reason for expedience in clinching.
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