Tag: Philadelphia Phillies
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Alec Bohm’s Power Struggles Could Put Phillies At-Bats Under Pressure
Alec Bohm’s 2024 fantasy value was closely tied to his role in the heart of the Phillies’ lineup. Spending most of the season batting cleanup, he drove in 97 runs for the second consecutive year, masking an otherwise modest power profile. In 2025, however, his situation changed significantly. Bohm moved throughout the batting order, hitting…
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Bryson Stott’s Platoon Risk Leaves Phillies 2B With Narrow Breakout Path
Bryson Stott remains a dependable everyday second baseman whose defensive value keeps him firmly in the Philadelphia Phillies’ plans, though his fantasy impact continues to be modest. He finished last season with a .257/.328/.391 slash line, closely mirroring his career .256/.318/.383 profile. His counting stats followed the same pattern of consistency, as Stott produced 13…
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Nick Castellanos’ Plunging Hard-Hit Rate May Limit His Fantasy Impact
Nick Castellanos managed to remain a serviceable fantasy contributor in both 2023 and 2024 even as his wins above replacement (WAR) hovered near zero, largely because of his heavy workload. His average of 665 plate appearances across those two seasons ranked 19th in Major League Baseball, allowing volume to mask the gradual erosion in overall…
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Jesús Luzardo’s 216 Strikeouts Could Make Him a Top SP2 for Phillies in 2026
Jesús Luzardo delivered a strong debut season in Philadelphia after being acquired from the Miami Marlins last winter, finishing with a 3.92 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and a 216:57 strikeout-to-walk ratio (K/BB) across a career-high 183.2 innings. After left elbow and back issues limited him to just 12 starts in 2024, the left-hander returned fully healthy…
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Jhoan Duran’s Projected Phillies Closer Role Secures Tier 1 Fantasy Status
Jhoan Duran split the 2025 season between Minnesota and Philadelphia and emerged with a career-high 32 saves, recording 16 for each club. The 28-year-old took firm control of the ninth inning in Philadelphia, handling the vast majority of save opportunities over the final two months of the season. That usage reflected a clear shift in…
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Cristopher Sánchez’s Fantasy Win Ceiling May Rely on Phillies Bullpen Improvement
Cristopher Sánchez followed up his breakout 2024 season with a superior showing in 2025, cementing himself as one of the most reliable volume arms in the National League. He finished second in Cy Young voting, receiving all 30 second-place votes behind unanimous winner Paul Skenes, a result that reflects how strong his year was despite…
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Adolis García’s Phillies Move Offers Fantasy Managers Volatile Rebound Potential
Adolis García enters 2026 in a far different situation than the one that made him a postseason hero in Texas. After being non-tendered and replaced in right field when Texas acquired Brandon Nimmo, García landed in Philadelphia on a one-year, $10 million deal. The transition comes after a second straight season of offensive decline, as…
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Trea Turner’s Power Drop Keeps Phillies Star in Tier 2 for 2026 Fantasy
Trea Turner did not reach the 20-home-run mark in 2025, marking the first time he has finished below that mark in a full season since 2019. Turner finished with 15 home runs over 639 plate appearances, but he still captured his second career batting title with a .304 average. His fantasy value remained strong thanks…
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NL East Preview: Resurgent Mets and Braves Threaten Phillies’ Division Crown
The NL East was one of baseball’s most frustrating divisions in 2025. The Atlanta Braves were the biggest disappointment in the National League, while the New York Mets collapsed late and let a promising season slip away. The Washington Nationals learned their rebuild still has a long way to go, and although the Miami Marlins…
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Kyle Schwarber’s 2026 Fantasy Projections Secure Premium Value in Points Leagues
Kyle Schwarber delivered one of the most dominant offensive seasons in baseball in 2025, launching a National League-best 56 home runs while driving in 132 runs to lead MLB. He ranked fifth in the league with 108 walks, earned his third All-Star selection, and finished as the MVP runner-up, cementing his status as one of…