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Phillies Suggested to Make ‘Extreme' Brandon Marsh Move Amid Losing Streak
Phillies Suggested to Make 'Extreme' Brandon Marsh Move Amid Losing Streak originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
As the Philadelphia Phillies look to end a five-game losing streak and halt an extended freefall, we're sure plenty around the team have ideas on how to right the ship.
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Phillies writer Matt Gelb has his own suggestion, albeit one he admittedly believes is an "extreme" one.
No, Phillies fans won't have to worry about Green Man replacing the Phrenetic—er, we mean the Phanatic. Instead, Gelb proposed the team could demote struggling outfielder Brandon Marsh to Triple-A amid a career-worst campaign.
"Marsh has been at or below replacement level for most of the season," Gelb wrote on Monday. "The Phillies would be justified in seeking a 'reset' for the 27-year-old outfielder. But it would be extreme."
Marsh entered Monday hitting .216 with two homers, 12 RBI, and a disappointing .638 OPS in 131 plate appearances. The 27-year-old has posted -0.4 bWAR and only seven extra-base hits—and none off a right-handed pitcher since May 25.
Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon MarshNathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
It'd definitely be surprising to see the Phillies demote Marsh, especially given the lack of outfield depth. Johan Rojas isn't exactly lighting the world up with a .629 OPS, and Gelb doesn't believe Justin Crawford would be an "offensive savior."
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Of course, the 37-28 Phillies could try to jumpstart their season with a trade. Rumors continue to mount about Boston Red Sox star Jarren Duran's availability, and clubs like the Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins likely aren't far from officially pivoting to 2026.
At some point, though, the Phillies will need to do something. Philadelphia has lost 10 of 13 and sits 4 1/2 back of the New York Mets in the NL East.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
