JAKE CAVE NEWS

Phillies, Braves split as hitters rule both games of doubleheader After Atlanta won the opener 10-8, Brandon Marsh homered and Jake Cave hit a two-run triple as Philadelphia won 7-5 to maintain its NL wildc...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Not in Sunday's lineup Cave is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Cave is 3-for-17 through five games in September and will take a seat Sunday against Miami opener Steven Okert. Kyle Schwarber will move out to left field while Bryce Harper rests his legs as the Phillies' designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Cave is not in the lineup Friday versus the Marlins.

Impact Brandon Marsh will start in left field for the Phillies as Johan Rojas patrols center. Cave has gone 4-for-28 (.154) with 10 strikeouts over his last 12 games and carries a .235/.283/.386 slash line on the year.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Caves is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Cave started the first two games of the series and will sit Sunday against Milwaukee lefty Wade Miley. Kyle Schwarber will man left field while Bryce Harper rests his legs at designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets day off versus lefty Cave is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact As usual, the lefty-hitting Cave will exit the lineup while the Angels bring southpaw Reid Detmers to the bump. The Phillies will roll out an outfield of Kyle Schwarber, Johan Rojas and Brandon Marsh from left to right in the series finale.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Cave is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Angels.

Impact Kyle Schwarber is starting in left field and Bryce Harper will serve as the Phillies' designated hitter as they get set to face left-hander Tyler Alexander. Cave has batted just .130/.231/.174 in 27 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Cave is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Cardinals.

Impact Kyle Schwarber will start in left field and bat leadoff with left-hander Drew Rom toeing the slab for St. Louis. Cave has slashed .130/.231/.174 in only 27 plate appearances against lefties this year.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Catches breather Monday Cave is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.

Impact Cave homered in three of the last four games the Phillies played, but he will open Monday's game with southpaw Scott Alexander on the bump for the opponent. Edmundo Sosa will jump into the lineup with several players moving around to account for Cave's absence.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still starting in Marsh's return Cave will start in left field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Though Brandon Marsh (knee) is starting in center field his return from the 10-day injured list, Cave will retain a spot in the lineup over Johan Rojas while right-hander Trevor Williams on the bump for Washington. While having Rojas play center field and Marsh in left field would bolster the Philadelphia outfield defensively, Cave may be providing too much value with the bat at the moment to justify losing out on regular playing time versus right-handed pitching. While starting each of the past three games, Cave has gotten on base at a .538 clip and has provided four extra-base hits (two home runs, two doubles).

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harper hits 2 solo home runs, Nola pitches 5 innings in Phillies win Jake Cave added a solo homer and Nick Castellanos had two hits and an RBI as the Phillies avoided a sweep in the two-game series north of th...

AUGUST 17, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Takes seat against lefty Cave is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Though he'll take a seat Wednesday with southpaw Braxton Garrett on the hill for Miami, the lefty-hitting Cave could soon see his opportunities to play against right-handed pitching trend down as well. Cave already sat against Marlins righty Sandy Alcantara on Tuesday, paving the way for rookie Johan Rojas to make another start in the outfield. Rojas will get his fourth straight start Wednesday and has provided a .678 OPS to go along with three stolen bases in his brief time in the big leagues this season. Cave has matched him with three steals but owns a much lower OPS (.596).

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Cave is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.

Impact Brandon Marsh will cover left field and Johan Rojas is playing center as the Phillies take on right-hander Sandy Alcantara. The left-handed-hitting Cave holds an overall .218/.274/.322 slash line in 96 major-league plate appearances this year and could continue to lose playing time if he's unable to pick it up down the stretch.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits lineup Cave is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact With a lefty (Rich Hill) on the mound for Pittsburgh, the lefty-hitting Cave will retreat to the bench. Cave had started in left field in each of the Phillies' last three games, going 3-for-10 with two doubles, two RBI and a run.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Cave is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Orioles.

Impact Brandon Marsh will cover left field with Johan Rojas getting the start in center. Cave has slashed just .216/.280/.311 in 82 plate appearances this season at the major-league level and has struck out in five of his last seven at-bats.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Cave was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Impact Cave has hit .222/.286/.333 in 20 games this season with the big club. He's starting in left field Friday and could see some more starts there with Kyle Schwarber used at designated hitter and Bryce Harper at first base.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Gelb: The Phillies optioned Jake Cave to Triple A to... - The Athletic The Phillies optioned Jake Cave to Triple A to clear space for Bryce Harper, who was officially activated from the IL.

MAY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Cave was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Impact This move clears out a 26-man roster spot for Bryce Harper, who is back from Tommy John surgery and making his season debut Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Cave, 30, had batted .222/.286/.333 in 20 games (70 plate appearances) this year with the Phillies.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Gelb: Phillies 6, Astros 1. The bottom of the lineup... - The Athletic Phillies 6, Astros 1. The bottom of the lineup -- Kody Clemens and Jake Cave -- combined for four hits and three RBI. Zack Wheeler was stron...

APRIL 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sits against lefty Cave is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact The lefty-hitting Cave will sit against a left-hander (Marco Gonzales) as he typically does, but the outfielder may be at risk of losing out on a regular work versus right-handers, too. Over 49 plate appearances against right-handed pitching this season, Cave has mustered a lowly .186/.265/.279 slash line (50 wRC+).

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benched against righty Cave is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact The lefty-hitting Cave will take a seat for the second straight game, this time versus a right-handed pitcher (Jose Urena) after previously exiting the lineup against lefty Kyle Freeland in Saturday's 4-3 win over Colorado. Though he's mostly held down a strong-side platoon role this season, Cave is hitting just .185/.262/.278 across 61 plate appearances and may be starting to lose some job security.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 2 Cave isn't in the lineup for the second game of Philadelphia's doubleheader with the White Sox, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Cave is 5-for-19 over the Phillies' last four games, including a 1-for-4 performance in Game 1 on Tuesday. Nick Castellanos will take over in right field for the nightcap, moving Kyle Schwarber into the DH slot and Cristian Pache in to start in left field and bat ninth.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in four Cave went 2-for-6 with four RBI and a run scored during Sunday's 14-3 win over the Reds.

Impact Cave hit a bases-clearing double in the first to extend Philadelphia's lead to 6-0 and came around to score on a Josh Harrison RBI single. The outfielder added an RBI single in the fourth, marking his third multi-hit game of the season.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies score 9 in first on way to 14-3 drubbing of Reds

The Philadelphia Phillies sent 13 batters to the plate in a nine-run first inning on the way to a 14-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in lineup Thursday Cave is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Reds.

Impact Nick Castellanos is in right field and batting cleanup with left-hander Nick Lodolo on the mound for the host Reds. Kyle Schwarber will cover left field, Cristian Pache will handle center and Josh Harrison is the DH. Cave is only currently playing versus righties and has struggled to a .174/.286/.348 batting line through 28 plate appearances on the year.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bohm has 6 RBIs, Phillies power past Alcantara, Marlins 15-3

Alec Bohm homered and had six RBIs and the Philadelphia Phillies tagged NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara for nine runs in a 15-3 win over the Miami Marlins

APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS