Phillies move Brandon Marsh to platoon role amid struggles against lefties

The Philadelphia Phillies have shifted All-Star Brandon Marsh back to a reduced role due to recent performance issues. Manager Don Mattingly noted that Marsh's struggles against left-handed pitching have become concerning, prompting the decision to bench him against Dodgers lefty Eric Lauer. Marsh's stats show a decline in performance, with only two hits and 13 strikeouts in his last 24 plate appearances against lefties. The team is looking to maximize lineup effectiveness as the season progresses, indicating a potential platoon strategy moving forward.

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