RosterResource Chat - 5/7/26
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AvatarJon Becker
2:57
I saw a day or two ago that he's still not swinging a bat, which strikes me as... not good. Still no real specifics on his back injury but obviously going that long without being able to swing doesn't portend well for getting enough time to get going, get into games in Triple-A, and make enough headway to be a significant contributor to the Phillies this year. Really unfortunate for him and the team because if he was healthy and doing well with the IronPigs right now he'd be knocking on the door for a call-up to take over at 3B.
DJ
2:57
Jesus Rodriguez has played many different positions in addition to catcher in the minors (1B, 2B, 3B, LF). So far with the Giants he was in RF for one game. Do you think he can be a true "utility" type defensive profile in addition to his catching ability?
AvatarJason Martinez
3:01
Unless they demote Patrick Bailey (not completely out of the question), I think they'll continue to give him starts around the diamond to keep his bat in the lineup. His misplay in RF cost them the game yesterday but he probably should've been out of the game in a tie game in the 7th, considering that he hasn't played out there much (maybe never).

If things continue to go badly and they fall out of the playoffs race, then they won't hesistate to play him in the OF, 2B, 3B, etc. since the season will basically be an audition for 2027.
Crews
3:02
Any sense on whether Dylan Crews has a timeline for return or is he back in the bucket with other AAA players waiting for an injury/spot to open up?
AvatarJon Becker
3:03
I haven't seen any particular timetable mentioned, and he's been below-average by wRC+ in Triple-A so I doubt anything's imminent there. The Nats still have a crowded outfield so I'd guess from their perspective Crews really has to earn it, it's not just "we'll call him up on June 1" or something like that.
Doc Estes
3:04
Any idea what is wrong with Bryan Abreu?
AvatarJason Martinez
3:07
Could be a lot of things. Fastball velo is down 2 MPH compared to his last several seasons. That could be mechanical. Could be injury-related where he's trying to pitch through something that seems minor but is affecting his command. His last 2 outings were better but far from "no more need for concern" territory. Relievers being effective and healthy for 2+ seasons in a row is rare. Abreu had 4 in a row.
OW
3:07
cheers for the opposing starters option, that's awesome
AvatarJason Martinez
3:07
Shout out to Jon on adding that feature. More cool stuff on the way!
3:08
That will do it for today. We'll be back next Thursday. Enjoy the rest of your week!
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