The Philadelphia Phillies have been reeling over the last two weeks in Major League Baseball, and with the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, all eyes are on the Phillies to make some impactful trades.
Speaking of the here and now, the Phillies are currently eight games behind the Braves in the NL East, and on Sunday, they will wrap up their series with the Baltimore Orioles (on the road). Zack Wheeler is taking the ball for the Phillies, and a recent Alec Bohm lineup decision has garnered some attention from Phillies fans across the social media landscape.
Here is the Phillies’ full batting order for 8/2:
Phillies 8/2
T. Turner SS
K. Schwarber DH
B. Harper 1B
A. Bohm 3B
B. Marsh LF
J. Realmuto C
B. Stott 2B
J. Crawford CF
B. De La Cruz RF
Z. Wheeler SP
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Alec Bohm Lineup Decision Receiving Attention Across Socials
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – JULY 29: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws the ball to first base for an out against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning of the game at loanDepot park on July 29, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Now that Tarik Skubal has officially been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, fans across MLB (like Phillies supporters) are suddenly very unconfident in their own teams, which is rightfully so.
What’s the Phillies Next Move After Tarik Skubal Trade?
Now that Tarik Skubal is on the Los Angeles Dodgers, the rest of the National League will have to attempt to play catch-up, if that’s even possible at this point.
For the Phillies, their needs remain the same: A back-end starter, a right-handed hitting outfielder, and perhaps another left-side infielder to help push Alec Bohm out of the fold.
While Bohm has steadily been the Phillies cleanup hitter, his OPS+ of 72 is a dangerously low mark for a 4-hole batter in any MLB lineup, let alone this Phillies club with playoff aspirations.
The Phillies are reportedly showing interest in Luis Arraez, which could cause a major shift in the Phillies infield dynamic. And Bryson Stott’s spot in the lineup is likely safe due to his surge at the plate over the last couple of months.
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