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Phillies Weigh Suarez Move | Philadelphia Phillies News
The Phillies are heating up again, clawing back after a shaky start to beat the Mariners in a wild series finale — all while riding a nine-game win streak. Rumors swirl about a potential late-season upgrade: veteran slugger Eugenio Suarez, who’s been placed on waivers by the Reds. With power and 19 homers already this year, he’d fit perfectly as a right-handed bat off the bench — but there’s a catch. The Phillies’ defense is already tweaked for new roles, and Suarez’s high strikeout rate and low on-base percentage clash with their current offensive philosophy. Adding him might disrupt…
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