EDMUNDO SOSA NEWS

Returns to lineup Friday Sosa (back) is starting at third base and batting ninth Friday against the Rockies.

Impact Sosa missed five straight games due to a lower back injury, but he managed to avoid the IL and returns Friday to a shiny .344/.353/.625 batting line in 34 plate appearances on the year. He should be a regular presence at the hot corner moving forward.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Thursday Sosa (back) remains out of the lineup Thursday versus the Rockies.

Impact It's the fifth straight absence for Sosa, who tweaked his lower back last weekend. He was scheduled to visit with a specialist Wednesday in Chicago. Josh Harrison is playing third base and batting ninth Thursday against Colorado, with Alec Bohm covering first base and hitting seventh.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Visiting doctor Sosa (back) will be examined by a doctor in Chicago on Wednesday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Sosa hasn't played since Saturday because of a sore back. The expectation is that he will be available off the bench Wednesday in an emergency, so it sounds like he's still expected to avoid the injured list.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Wednesday Sosa (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Sosa hasn't made an appearance since exiting Saturday's 13-0 loss to the Reds with back discomfort, paving the way for Josh Harrison to pick up more work at third base. Though he'll be on the bench for the fourth consecutive game, Sosa doesn't appear to be at risk of a trip to the injured list. According to Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Sosa is considered day-to-day and would have been available off the bench for Tuesday's doubleheader in an emergency situation.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for first game of doubleheader Sosa (back) is out of the lineup for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Impact Sosa has been sidelined since experiencing discomfort in his lower back Saturday, but it doesn't sound like anything overly concerning. Josh Harrison is playing third base and batting ninth for the Phillies in the first game of the twin-bill at Guaranteed Rate Field.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Sunday Sosa (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds,

Impact Sosa left Saturday's game against Cincinnati with discomfort in his lower back, and he'll sit for at least one more game for the series finale. Josh Harrison will handle third base duties while Alec Bohm makes the move over to first base for the contest.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with back discomfort Sosa has left Saturday's game against the Reds with low back discomfort, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Lauber notes that Sosa went down at third base after getting hit by a hard grounder during the pregame workout, and it's possible that played a part in Sosa's departure. Alec Bohm has moved to third base, while Kody Clemens takes Sosa's place in the lineup and will play first.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops second homer Sosa went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-3 win over the Reds.

Impact Every Phillies starter got at least one hit and the team combined for six extra-base knocks among 13 total hits, but Sosa's second-inning shot off Connor Overton was the only homer of the bunch. With Alec Bohm needed at first base, Sosa has seen consistent playing time at third, and while he's responded with a .300 batting average (9-for-30) with two doubles, two homers and five RBI on the season, his 0:9 BB:K suggests he won't keep up that level of production for long.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies beat Reds 8-3 to snap 3-game losing streak

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APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Wednesday Sosa is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact The Phillies have been using a rotation of players to fill the lineup spot vacated by Darick Hall (thumb), but Sosa looks to be ahead of fellow utility players Josh Harrison and Kody Clemens at the moment. Sosa will be on the bench Wednesday, however, after starting in three of the previous four games. Clemens will get the nod at first base while Alec Bohm shifts back across the diamond to third base.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at third base Tuesday Sosa is starting at third base and batting seventh Tuesday versus the Marlins.

Impact Alec Bohm is at first base and hitting fifth. Sosa boasts a .333 batting average and .871 OPS through 19 plate appearances this season and should continue to see regular playing time as the Phillies march on without Darick Hall (thumb) and Rhys Hoskins (knee).

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for series opener Sosa is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Following Darick Hall's (thumb) move to the injured list, Sosa started at third base in both of the past two games while Alec Bohm shifted across the diamond to cover Hall's usual spot at first base. Sosa acquitted himself well over the weekend with three hits -- including a solo home run -- over seven at-bats versus Cincinnati, so despite sitting out Monday, he may have the edge of serving as Hall's regular replacement in the lineup. Kody Clemens will get the starting nod at first base Monday, however, while Bohm settles back in at the hot corner.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs second straight start Sosa will start at third base and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact After going 1-for-3 with an RBI while starting at third base against a left-handed pitcher (Nick Lodolo) in Saturday's 3-2 win, Sosa will get another opportunity to man the hot corner, this time with a righty (Connor Overton) on the mound. With Alec Bohm expected to see more time at first base moving forward while Darick Hall (thumb) is on the injured list and Rhys Hoskins (knee) is out for the season, Sosa may get the chance to play on a near-everyday basis if he continues to perform reasonably well at the plate.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stott caps 3-run 9th with RBI single, Phillies top Reds 3-2

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APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely needed more at third base Sosa is likely to be needed more at third base with Rhys Hoskins (knee) possibly facing a lengthy IL stay, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Sosa had been slated for a super-utility role, but the Phillies might have to regularly play Alec Bohm at first base to account for the loss of Hoskins, who went down with an ugly-looking left knee injury Thursday in camp. Sosa has played all around the diamond defensively this spring while delivering a stellar .457/.558/.857 batting line with four home runs and two stolen bases through 43 plate appearances. That kind of power can't be counted on in the regular season, but he does have great speed.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Option in center field Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday that he believes Sosa can play center field, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sosa has logged two starts in center over the last three days, and it sounds like the Phillies want to continue running him out there as a potential right-handed-hitting complement to the left-handed-hitting Brandon Marsh. Sosa can also play all around the infield and is set up to function as a highly-active super-utilityman this year for the reigning NL champs.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hot Spring Could Land Sosa More Playing Time For Phillies Edmundo Sosa has been thriving during his time at camp this spring.

MARCH 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Notes: Appel released; Sosa solid in CF CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Mark Appel’s Phillies story has come to an end. The team announced Monday morning that it released the 31-year-old right...

MARCH 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sosa Proving He is Ready For a Bigger Role With Phillies in 2023 Utilityman Edmundo Sosa is impressing the Philadelphia Phillies in the early goings of MLB Spring Training as he vies for a larger role with...

MARCH 8, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Fine after HBP on forearm Sosa is dealing with some tightness but is expected to be fine after having to exit Monday's game versus the Orioles following a hit by pitch on the right forearm, Todd Zolecki of...

Impact Initial reports suggested Sosa was hit on the right hip, but evidently it was actually his forearm. Either way, he's expected to be fine. Sosa started at his natural shortstop position Monday, but he's also being tried out in center field this spring as he tries to increase his versatility.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves games after HBP Sosa was removed from Monday's game against the Orioles after being hit on the right hip by a pitch, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact It didn't look overly serious, and with it being the fourth inning Sosa's day might have been nearly over, anyway. While Sosa's removal seemed precautionary, we should find out more about his status soon.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies Manager Thomson Gives Honest Impression of Sosa in Center Field Edmundo Sosa played center field for the Philadelphia Phillies for the first time on Saturday and Rob Thomson gave his honest opinion on the...

MARCH 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Phillies Manager Thomson Gives Honest Impression of Sosa in Center Field Edmundo Sosa played center field for the Philadelphia Phillies for the first time on Saturday and Rob Thomson gave his honest opinion on the...

MARCH 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Inside the center-field education of Phillies utility infielder Edmundo Sosa CLEARWATER, Fla. — When Phillies manager Rob Thomson told Edmundo Sosa he was considering playing him in center field this season, Sosa was...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM