Phillies manager Don Mattingly moves Alec Bohm down in starting lineup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies shifted infielder Alec Bohm from the cleanup spot to fifth in the batting order for the series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager Don Mattingly revealed the adjusted lineup ahead of the game, which also features A. Nola as the starting pitcher. The move comes as the team begins a new series at the start of the week. While some social media discourse highlights recent criticism of the player, statisticians note that Bohm has recorded a significant number of RBIs throughout August. The current batting order includes K. Schwarber, T. Turner, B. Harper, L. Arraez, A. Bohm, B. Stott, B. Marsh, J. Crawford, and G. Stubbs.
- •Manager Don Mattingly moved Alec Bohm to the fifth spot in the order.
- •The Philadelphia Phillies opened a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 31.
- •A. Nola is the starting pitcher for the Phillies in this game.
- •Alec Bohm has produced a high volume of RBIs during the month of August.
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Phillies Fans React to Alec Bohm Decision Ahead of Diamondbacks Game
"The Philadelphia Phillies are beginning a new series in MLB to start the new week against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Before the series opener, the Phillies revealed their game one lineup, which features a number of changes. One notable decision by manager Don Mattingly is moving infielder Alec Bohm from cleanup to fifth in the order. […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Fans React to Alec Bohm Decision Ahead of Diamondbacks Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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