EDMUNDO SOSA NEWS

Signs new deal with Philadelphia Sosa agreed on a one-year, $3 million contract with the Phillies on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Sosa will get a $1.3 million raise in 2025 after batting .257 with seven home runs, 31 RBI, 39 runs scored and seven stolen bases over 249 at-bats in 90 games with Philadelphia last season. The 28-year-old can play in both the infield and outfield and he'll likely operate as a utility option for the team in 2025.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat in Game 4 Sosa is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Mets, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Sosa often starts against left-handed pitching, as he did in Game 3 versus southpaw Sean Manaea. However, the Phillies are going with Bryson Stott at second base Wednesday versus lefty Jose Quintana.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slumping 3B Alec Bohm returning to Phillies' lineup for NLDS Game 3. Senga a Game 5 option for Mets

Slumping third baseman Alec Bohm will be back in the Philadelphia Phillies’ starting lineup Tuesday against the New York Mets in Game 3 of their NL Division Series

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bohm out of lineup for Game 2; Sosa starting at 3B Alec Bohm, the National League's starting third baseman at this year's All-Star Game, was out of the lineup for Philadelphia in Game 2 of th...

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • MLB.COM

Phillies bench slumping third baseman Alec Bohm in Game 2 of the NLDS

The Philadelphia Phillies benched All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm for Game 2 of the NL Division Series

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets opportunity to start in Game 2 Sosa is batting eighth and starting at third base against the Mets in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday.

Impact Sosa didn't play in Game 1 of the series Saturday, but he'll move into the lineup for Game 2 while Alec Bohm begins on the bench. Per Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Phillies manager Rob Thomson referred to Sosa's energy in explaining the decision to make the switch. During the regular season, Sosa slashed .257/.313/.422 with seven home runs, 31 RBI, 39 runs and seven stolen bases over 272 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies activate INF Edmundo Sosa from IL The Philadelphia Phillies returned infielder Edmundo Sosa from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and activated him from the 1...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns from injured list The Phillies reinstated Sosa (back) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact The 28-year-old has been sidelined since Sept. 6 due to back spasms, and he'll rejoin the Phillies on Tuesday after a brief stay on the shelf. Alec Bohm (hand) also returned from the injured list over the weekend, so Sosa should reclaim his role as a utility infielder.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting assignment Saturday Sosa (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Back spasms have kept Sosa on the injured list since Sunday, though he has already been cleared to participate in minor-league games. Assuming everything goes smoothly in Triple-A, it seems the 28-year-old has a good chance of returning to Philadelphia once eligible Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies send SS Edmundo Sosa (back) to IL The Philadelphia Phillies placed shortstop Edmundo Sosa on the injured list Sunday with back spasms, while right-hander Seth Johnson was rec...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lands on injured list The Phillies placed Sosa on the 10-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to Sept. 7, due to back spasms.

Impact The 28-year-old had seen an uptick in playing time after Alec Bohm (hand) landed on the injured list, but Sosa is now dealing with his own injury. It's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined, but Sosa will be eligible to be reinstated Sept. 17.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper leaves game at Toronto after being hit on left elbow by pitch

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper left Wednesday’s game at Toronto after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreating to bench Wednesday Sosa is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sosa entered the starting lineup in each of the previous four games while Alec Bohm (hand) was on the bench, going 3-for-12 with a home run, a double, two walks, three runs and three RBI. Though Bohm remains out of the lineup Wednesday, the Phillies will give Kody Clemens a look at third base while Sosa hits the bench. Bohm is considered day-to-day and is expected to avoid a stint on the injured list, so Sosa could be headed back to a utility role before long.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up in win Sosa went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, an RBI double and a walk in Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.

Impact Sosa had gone 0-for-11 over the last six games before a big effort Saturday. He opened the scoring with his solo shot in the third inning and tacked on Philadelphia's last run in the seventh. The infielder has been a reliable depth option this year with a .269/.320/.448 slash line, seven homers, 29 RBI, 32 runs scored, 11 doubles, four triples and seven stolen bases over 241 plate appearances. Sosa has a short-term path to playing time while Alec Bohm sits with left hand soreness, but the former is likely to be limited to a short-side platoon role when the Phillies are at full health.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up in win Sosa went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, an RBI double and a walk in Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.

Impact Sosa had gone 0-for-11 over the last six games before a big effort Saturday. He opened the scoring with his solo shot in the third inning and tacked on Philadelphia's last run in the seventh. The infielder has been a reliable depth option this year with a .269/.320/.448 slash line, seven homers, 29 RBI, 32 runs scored, 11 doubles, four triples and seven stolen bases over 241 plate appearances. Sosa has a short-term path to playing time while Alec Bohm sits with left hand soreness, but the former is likely to be limited to a short-side platoon role when the Phillies are at full health.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Wheeler leads Phillies past Braves 3-0, earns 100th career victory

Zack Wheeler pitched seven shutout innings to earn his 100th career victory, Edmundo Sosa homered, doubled and drove in two runs and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm sits out with hand injury against Braves

All-Star Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm did not start against Atlanta after injuring his left hand during an at-bat Thursday night

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers late in win Sosa went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, three RBI and a steal in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers.

Impact Sosa singled home two runs in the sixth and later added some more insurance with a solo home run in the ninth inning. The RBI were his first since July 12 and it was just his second multi-hit game since June 27. Sosa got some run as a starter when Trea Turner was injured earlier in the year, but he's primarily operated as a bench bat and has produced quite well. The 28-year-old is slashing .274/.329/.458 with six homers, 25 RBI, 29 runs, six steals and a 10:50 BB:K in 207plate appearances.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sosa and Schwarber homer back-to-back after earthquake felt in Phillies' 6-2 win over Dodgers

Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings, Edmundo Sosa and Kyle Schwarber homered back-to-back in the ninth and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filling in for resting Turner Sosa will start at shortstop and will bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Sosa will pick up just his fourth start since the All-Star break while he checks in for Trea Turner, who is getting rest for the day game after playing all 12 innings in the Phillies' 7-6 loss Tuesday night. While the Phillies have all their key position players at full strength, Sosa will continue to handle a utility role and won't benefit from consistent playing time.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for resting Turner Sosa will start at shortstop and will bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Sosa will pick up just his fourth start since the All-Star break while he checks in for Trea Turner, who is getting rest for the day game after playing all 12 innings in the Phillies' 7-6 loss Tuesday night. While the Phillies have all their key position players at full strength, Sosa will continue to handle a utility role and won't benefit from consistent playing time.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Edmundo Sosa, Whit Merrifield drive in runs in 8th, Phillies top Cubs 5-3

Edmundo Sosa broke a tie with a sacrifice fly in the eighth, Whit Merrifield followed with an RBI single and the Philadelphia Phillies topped the struggling Chicago Cubs 5-3

JULY 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers left elbow bruise Sosa was hit by a pitch in the fifth inning of Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks and has a left elbow contusion, Brooke Destra of NBCSPhilly reports.

Impact Sosa was removed from the game after the HPB and his X-rays returned negative. Though he appears to have avoided a serious injury, Sosa should still be considered day-to-day. He went 0-for-1 with a run scored prior to exiting.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers left elbow bruise Sosa was hit by a pitch in the fifth inning of Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks and has a left elbow contusion, Brooke Destra of NBCSPhilly reports.

Impact Sosa was removed from the game after the HPB and his postgame X-rays returned negative. Though he avoided structural damage, Sosa is still deemed day-to-day. He went 0-for-1 with a run scored prior to exiting.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Trea Turner praises Edmundo Sosa's play during his absence: 'He did an unbelievable job' In Turner's return to the Phillies' lineup, Sosa began taking fly balls in the outfield during batting practice on Monday, a precursor to po...

JUNE 17, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM