The Philadelphia Phillies hoped to avoid injuries during the spring exhibition and rebuilding phase in 2024. That is, of course, hopeful thinking as players begin prepping their bodies for the forthcoming season and experience the odd setback as they acclimatize to baseball routines once more. Brandon Marsh initially required knee surgery, but after completing the required rehabilitation procedures, he will be back in the starting lineup for the spring training game on March 13.
Unfortunately, they have lost another key player due to injury just as they are getting their young outfielder back. Kyle Schwarber left the game due to right groin stiffness, according to Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, and is now considered day-to-day. It’s hardly ideal news for the Phillies.
They wanted to start the season well by having their entire roster available, having missed Opening Day with Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins the previous season. Instead of the Atlanta Braves dominating the NL East division in 2023, this would enable them to challenge for it. In Philadelphia, Schwarber has become a much discussed subject. Over the last two years, he has hit the second-most home runs in Major League Baseball (99), only six behind Aaron Judge. Despite being a powerful power hitter, the slugger has struck out more often than any other player in the league and has only had a batting average of.207 in his two seasons with the Phillies. Even so, he contributes to a prolific offence. His absence eliminates a serious danger from their lineup. Given that Schwarber may simply be hurting from playing in the outfield, it appears that sitting him out of a spring training game is a precaution. He stands an excellent chance of being available on Opening Day with a day-to-day classification.
