Outfield Platoon or ‘Rotation’? Phillies’ Rob Thomson Just Focused on the ‘Best Lineup’ Each Game

Phillies Make Nick Castellanos Decision Amid Extended Slump

Right field has become a bit of an issue for the Philadelphia Phillies over the last month. Usual every day right fielder Nick Castellanos has been on the struggle bus and that may have finally reached a boiling point. Castellanos was left out of Thursday’s lineup for the second time in three days and according to manager Rob Thomson, it sounds like right field is now a full-time platoon situation. “It looks that way,” Thomson responded when ask…

Outfield platoon or ‘rotation’? Phillies’ Rob Thomson just focused on the ‘best lineup’ each game

Nick Castellanos didn’t start for the second time in three games. Thomson said Thursday’s combo of Brandon Marsh, Harrison Bader, and Max Kepler — was more about the way they have been hitting.

Phillies Move To Right Field Platoon

The Phillies started Max Kepler in right field tonight against Marlins righty Valente Bellozo. That left Nick Castellanos on the bench for the third time in the past four games, all of which came with a right-hander on the mound. Manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Kepler would pick up increased playing time against righties (link via Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic). “At this point in the year, I’m going to put out what I think is the best …

Phillies notes: How Phillies will use Nick Castellanos, Walker Buehler’s organizational debut, Justin Crawford’s collision

Nick Castellanos is not in Friday’s lineup. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation) MIAMI — For the third time this week, Phillies manager Rob Thomson has penciled in a starting lineup that does not include Nick Castellanos, the two-time All-Star right fielder who has seen his playing time diminish amid a poor season. Fresh off a series win over the Brewers, the club with the best record in the major leagues, Philadelphia will start the left-handed-h…

Castellanos sits in Phillies' win as October outfield plan comes into view

MILWAUKEE -- The Phillies spent most of August mixing and matching their outfielders. The plan for September might be more clear cut.