Phillies' Brandon Marsh Suffers Finger Injury, Outfield Depth Concerns Loom Brandon Marsh exited Tuesday night’s game against the Padres with a right middle finger sprain after diving back to first base on a pickoff play to end the first inning. The injury occurred while Marsh was wearing a sliding mitt only on his left hand, which is not typically the lead hand for sliding into a base. Despite the injury, Marsh initially stayed in the game, collecting his second hit of the night in the top of the third before exiting in the middle of the fourth. The Phillies secured a 4-3 victory at Petco Park, with interim manager Don Mattingly describing the injury as day-to-day. “It’s kind of going to be day to day,” Mattingly said after the game. “Sounded like they thought he was going to be sore [Wednesday]. We’ll see what happens. He may come in here great.” Marsh plans to adjust his approach moving forward, stating he will use a double in future games to avoid similar situations. “I’m gonna go double now,” Marsh said. “That’s the plan. … Probably ride with double until the end of the season.” Adolis García, who had a day off due to a recent offensive slump, replaced Marsh in right field. While the Phillies are optimistic Marsh will be ready for Wednesday’s series finale, the team may give him the day off to ensure full recovery, especially with a Thursday off-day providing extra time for recovery ahead of the weekend’s showdown with the Dodgers. The Phillies’ outfield depth is severely limited, with only García in right field and Justin Crawford in center field as viable options. If Marsh is unavailable, left field will likely be managed by a combination of Edmundo Sosa, Felix Reyes, Otto Kemp, and Garrett Stubbs. The offensive production from these players has been minimal, with combined slash lines of .205/.271/.305 (.#phillies #petco_park #adolis_garcia #brandon_marsh #don_mattingly
Phillies' Johan Rojas suspended 80 games for failed drug test The Philadelphia Phillies' Johan Rojas has been suspended for 80 games after failing a drug test. The suspension was announced on March 16, 2026, at 06:24 PM ET. Rojas, a reliever for the Phillies, tested positive for a prohibited substance, prompting the league to impose the penalty. The decision follows standard procedures for handling such violations, which typically involve a review of the testing process and confirmation of the results. The suspension will begin with the 2026 season, impacting Rojas' availability for the majority of the campaign. The Phillies have not yet commented on the specifics of the case or the potential implications for the team's roster. This marks the latest in a series of disciplinary actions taken by Major League Baseball to address performance-enhancing drug use.#2026_season #phillies #johan_rojas #major_league_baseball #drug_test
