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Brandon Marsh took steps forward in several areas during his first full season in Philadelphia, going from a player who posted a .248/.303/.374 line (88 wRC+) over his first two seasons to one who hit .277/.372/.458 (125 wRC+). His 30.5 percent strikeout rate remains a notable weakness, but it also represents a big step forward from the 34.5 percent mark he carried into last season. Marsh has enough other tools between his glove, legs and above-average power (9.1 percent barrel rate) that all he needs to do is keep his strikeouts tolerable and he could be a productive player for a long time, though fantasy players might be hoping for a little more category juice. Despite that good barrel rate and his 82nd-percentile sprint speed, Marsh managed only a modest 12 homers and 10 steals. His opportunities against lefties dried up in the second half, limiting him to 472 plate appearances and hurting his counting stats. Marsh's career .591 OPS against lefties may continue to limit him to a platoon role going forward, especially due to the emergence of Johan Rojas.

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2023 3122.3 58 12 60 59 10 .277
2022 2321.7 49 11 52 28 10 .245
3y Avg. 220.52 45 8 44 36 9 .259
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Starts in outfield in spring debut

    Marsh (knee) will start in left field and bat eighth Wednesday in the Phillies' Grapefruit League game against the Tigers. After undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in early February, Marsh was eased into baseball activities to begin spring training, and the 26-year-old has apparently responded well after gradually increasing the intensity of his workouts. Marsh had already played in an intrasquad game last week, but he'll now test out his knee in an uncontrolled setting for what will be his Grapefruit League debut. Because of the time he's already missed, Marsh will still need to stack up at-bats over the course of several games to guarantee his availability for Opening Day, but he appears on track to do that provided he doesn't experience a setback with his knee along the way.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: On precipice of Grapefruit debut

    Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Saturday that Marsh (knee) could make his Grapefruit League debut by the middle or end of next week, Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Working his way back from arthroscopic left knee surgery, Marsh took five live at-bats on Saturday and is now up to 29 at-bats off live pitching this spring. He will serve as a designated hitter in an intrasquad game Sunday and could be ready for an official spring game shortly thereafter. The hope remains that Marsh will be ready to go for Opening Day, but he's working with a tight window.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Takes batting practice

    Marsh (knee) progressed to taking regular batting practice Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. It's another box checked off for Marsh, whose rehab from left knee surgery has gone as well as can be expected. While it's not yet clear when he might be able to participate in Grapefruit League games, the hope remains that he has enough time to be ready for Opening Day.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Starts jogging

    Marsh (knee) said Wednesday that he's been cleared for jogging, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. Resuming light running work represents Marsh's first meaningful step forward in his recovery from the left knee scope he underwent earlier this month. He's expected to require 3-to-4 weeks to make a full recovery from the procedure, and while the Phillies anticipate that Marsh will be ready for Opening Day, he's unlikely to be cleared for game action until late in the Grapefruit League schedule. When healthy, Marsh is projected to handle the strong side of a platoon in left field with Whit Merrifield, though full-time roles would likely be opened up for both Merrifield and center fielder Johan Rojas if Marsh hits a snag in his recovery and is forced to begin the season on the injured list.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Out up to four weeks after surgery

    Marsh will be sidelined 3-4 weeks following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. The Phillies expect Marsh to be back in time for Opening Day, but he won't be working with much margin for error. It's a hit to the outfield depth of a Phillies team that was already pretty thin. Marsh is tentatively slated to be Philadelphia's left fielder, although he could slide back over to center field if the club decides Johan Rojas isn't ready.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Starting in left field

    Marsh is starting in left field and batting eighth Wednesday in Game 3 of the NLDS versus Atlanta. It's only Marsh's second start in five games this postseason, as he's began on the bench each of the three times the Phillies have faced a left-hander. Marsh is hitless in six playoff at-bats.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Sitting against left-hander

    Marsh is not in the lineup Monday for Game 2 of the NLDS against Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The Phillies are facing their third lefty in four games so far this postseason as they go up against Max Fried in Game 2. Marsh has began on the bench for all of them, with Cristian Pache patrolling left field and Johan Rojas handling center.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Remains on bench for Game 2

    Marsh remains out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series versus the Marlins. Marsh began Game 1 on the bench with left-hander Jesus Luzardo toeing the slab for Miami, and he'll take a seat again to kick off Game 2 as southpaw Braxton Garrett gets the starting nod. Cristian Pache, Johan Rojas and Nick Castellanos are canvassing the outfield for the Phillies as they look to close out this best-of-three series and advance to the best-of-five NLDS.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Absent from Game 1 lineup

    Marsh is absent from the lineup Tuesday for Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Marlins. Cristian Pache, Johan Rojas and Nick Castellanos will start across the outfield as the Phillies take on left-hander Jesus Luzardo. The left-handed-hitting Marsh slashed .229/.321/.396 in 110 plate appearances versus southpaws during the regular season.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Goes yard Sunday

    Marsh went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Mets. Marsh's contributions came late Sunday -- he had an RBI single in the eighth inning and a three-run blast one frame later. The outfielder hit poorly in September, batting .200 with two homers and eight RBI across 23 games last month. He finishes the regular season with a .277/.372/.458 slash line, a career-high 12 long balls, 60 RBI, 58 runs scored and 10 stolen bases over 133 games. Marsh should be in the lineup regularly versus right-handers as the Phillies look to defend their National League pennant from 2022.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Sitting against lefty

    Marsh isn't in the Phillies' lineup for the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets. Marsh went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during the Phillies' Game 1 loss, and he'll take a seat for the nightcap with left-hander Jose Quintana starting for the Mets. Cristian Pache will pick up a start in left field while batting ninth.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Not in lineup Thursday

    Marsh is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Pirates. Having already clinched the top NL wild-card spot, the Phillies continue to find rest for their regulars. Jake Cave will start in left field Thursday as Cristian Pache patrols center.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Idle against southpaw

    Marsh isn't in the Phillies' lineup Saturday against the Mets. Marsh will stay put in the dugout as left-handed starter Jose Quintana toes the slab for the Mets. Kyle Schwarber will fill in as Philadelphia's left fielder, moving Bryce Harper into the DH spot, Alec Bohm to first base and Edmundo Sosa in as the starting third baseman.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Sitting against lefty

    Marsh isn't in the Phillies' lineup Thursday against the Mets. Left-hander David Peterson will start on the mound for New York, meaning the left-handed bat of Marsh will retreat to the dugout to begin Thursday's contest. Cristian Pache will start in left field and bat ninth while Marsh sits.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: On bench versus lefty

    Marsh is absent from the lineup Tuesday against Atlanta. Johan Rojas will patrol center field and bat ninth as the Phillies take on left-hander Max Fried. Marsh has slashed just .236/.320/.382 in 101 plate appearances versus lefties this year.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Homers in nightcap

    Marsh went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's win over Atlanta. The homer was Marsh's first since Aug. 26 and his 11th of the season, leaving him one shy of his career high set last year. The 25-year-old outfielder had been struggling a bit coming into Monday's contest, going 2-for-12 (.167) in his previous four games. Still, Marsh is slashing a strong .286/.377/.464 with 53 RBI, 51 runs scored and nine steals through 423 plate appearances on the campaign. He should continue to see the majority of playing time in center field for the Phillies, with Cristian Pache occasionally drawing starts against left-handed pitching.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Sitting against southpaw

    Marsh is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Milwaukee. Southpaw Wade Miley will be on the mound for the Brewers, so the lefty-hitting Marsh will head to the bench after starting the first two games of the series. Cristian Pache will take over in center field and bat eighth in the series finale.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: On bench versus lefty

    Marsh is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Angels. Johan Rojas will play center field and bat ninth with left-hander Tyler Alexander toeing the slab for the Halos. Marsh carries a .670 OPS in 92 plate appearances this year against southpaws. He's posted a .905 OPS in 292 plate appearances against righties.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Sitting against lefty

    Marsh is not in the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals. Johan Rojas will patrol center field and bat ninth as the Phillies take on left-hander Drew Rom. Marsh has slashed just .220/.289/.366 in 91 plate appearances this year against lefties.
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  • Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Not in Monday's lineup

    Marsh is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants. Marsh knocked in a run and scored a run in Sunday's contest, but that was the first game he appeared in since Aug. 5 and he is being eased back into action. Johan Rojas will get the nod in center field Monday night.
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