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.

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.