Phillies Adjust Lineup for Braves Series | MLB News

0:00On September 5th, alright, so the Phillies are gearing up for a big series against the Braves and right before game 1, they had to make a lineup. Adjustment, and Fielder, Bryson, Stott, was scratched from the starting order. The team put out that is due to a personal matter, so we're all hoping everything's alright with him and he can get back on the field soon. And Mundo Sosa is stepping in a third base, and Brian de la Cruz is moving over to left field to cover the spots. This comes at a critical time, as the Phillies are trying to gain ground on the Braves and the National League East standings. Stott's been a pretty consistent player for them this year, appearing in 134 games. He's hitting around 0.255 with 10 home runs and a bunch of doubles and triples. He's a veteran who's spent his whole career with Phillie. The pitching matchup for Friday night is also pretty solid, with Chris sale going up against Christopher Sanchez. This series has major implications for who ends up on top in the division. It's always tough when a player has to step away for personal reasons, especially during

1:01a key stretch of the season. We'll be keeping an eye on this situation and hoping for a quick resolution for Bryson Stott. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball coverage.