Phillies president says manager Rob Thomson not on hot seat
ESPN • • sports
Key Points:
- Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski expressed concern over the team's poor overall performance during their 8-15 start and seven-game losing streak but affirmed that manager Rob Thomson is not on the hot seat.
- Dombrowski highlighted struggles across all facets of the team, including offense, pitching, and defense, noting that no part of the team has excelled despite some individual players performing well.
- The Phillies' offense has been particularly weak, ranking 28th in MLB with a .218 batting average and having been outscored 49-14 during the losing streak, with key players like Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner underperforming.
- Catcher J.T. Realmuto was placed on the injured list due to a lower back injury and will be replaced by Garrett Stubbs and Rafael Marchan, adding to the team's challenges.
- Dombrowski emphasized the need for persistence and confidence in the players' abilities, stating that despite current struggles, the talented roster will eventually rebound.
