OCTOBER 2, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
How Aaron Nola is feeling as he and the Phillies ready for another postseason rideFew, if any, in this postseason have as much at stake as Nola does. After an "up and down season," he has a chance to rewrite the ending.
Ronny Mauricio - Logs seventh stealMauricio went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 9-1 loss to the Phillies.
ImpactMauricio had one of the Mets' two hits in the game. He slashed .248/.296/.347 with two home runs, seven steals, nine RBI and 11 runs scored across his first 26 major-league games. The infield prospect will likely have a chance to win a starting role for 2024 during spring training after holding his own over his first month in the majors.
OCTOBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tim Locastro - Hits second homerLocastro went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-1 loss to the Phillies.
ImpactLocastro's homer was one of just two hits for the Mets in this contest. He's hit two long balls in each of his last four major-league seasons. The outfielder batted .232 with a .731 OPS, three RBI, 13 runs scored and six stolen bases over 67 plate appearances in the majors in 2023, once again filling a bench role when healthy.
OCTOBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
José Butto - Ends season with lossButto (1-4) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Phillies.
ImpactButto earned his third quality start of the season, but was once again let down by his offense. The right-hander allowed two or fewer runs in all but two of his nine appearances (seven starts), but came away with just one win. He finishes 2023 with a 3.64 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 38:23 K:BB over 42 major-league innings.
OCTOBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Garrett Stubbs - Notches steal SundayStubbs went 2-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Mets.
ImpactStubbs got into just seven games after the start of September, serving as backup to workhorse catcher J.T. Realmuto. The multi-hit effort Sunday was just the second such game for Stubbs all season. He slashed .204/.274/.283 with one home run, 12 RBI, 15 runs scored and two stolen bases across 125 plate appearances. Stubbs will likely see minimal playing time in the postseason.
OCTOBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Bryson Stott - On base four times SundayStott went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Mets.
ImpactStott had gone 4-for-34 over a nine-game stretch without a multi-hit effort before putting the slump to rest in the regular-season finale. This season was a breakout year for the second baseman. He posted a .280/.329/.419 slash line with 15 home runs, 62 RBI, 78 runs scored and 31 stolen bases over 151 games, and he should be the starter at the keystone for the Phillies in the playoffs.
OCTOBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Alec Bohm - Secures first 20-homer seasonBohm went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Mets.
ImpactBohm reached the 20-homer mark for the first time in his four-year career with a go-ahead solo shot in the sixth inning. He had gone 0-for-17 over his previous four contests. The third baseman ends the regular season with a .274/.327/.437 slash line, 97 RBI, 74 runs scored, four stolen bases and 31 doubles over 145 games.
OCTOBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
