Phillies face challenges after offseason outfield signing decisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies struggle with a 9-19 start to the season as they grapple with poor outfield performance. Adolis Garcia, signed during the offseason, has posted a.599 OPS before a season-ending shoulder injury. Top prospect Justin Crawford has also struggled, hitting.238/.292/.329 over 226 plate appearances. The Phillies are now in search of outfield help before the trade deadline after failing to secure sufficient depth in the offseason. Despite recent improvement, the team’s thin lineup raises concerns about its competitiveness moving forward.
- •Phillies started the season 9-19 but improved to 31-16 since.
- •Adolis Garcia was signed to a one-year contract but has a low OPS.
- •Justin Crawford is also struggling as the team's center fielder.
- •Philadelphia seeks to improve their outfield before the trade deadline.
- •Offseason decisions raise concerns about the team's depth.
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies' Offseason Blunder Now Haunting Them in the Worst Way
"The Philadelphia Phillies made a huge blunder during the offseason, and it's costing them.
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