Darick Hall

The Phillies optioned Darick Hall to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

With Hall being optioned, this could open the door for the Phillies to begin playing Bryce Harper at first base as soon as this weekend. No corresponding move has been announced, but it is likely they add some depth in the outfield. Hall hit .167 with one home run and three RBI in 18 games this season.

Phillies first baseman Darick Hall is back in the starting lineup Friday versus the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Hall sat out the Phillies' final game prior to the All-Stat break but will return to take on right-hander Yu Darvish on Friday. The 27-year-old has struggled in the big leagues, hitting just .211 with one homer across 40 plate appearances but he has raked to a .325 average with three homers and a .944 OPS adross 96 Triple-A plate appearances.

Darick Hall, out since April 5 with a thumb sprain, could start his rehab assignment early next week.

Fantasy Impact

Hall underwent surgery on his thumb in early April. He is likely on track to return at some point in early-to-mid June.

Darick Hall is expected to be the main first baseman for the Phillies in 2023.

Fantasy Impact

With Rhys Hoskins (knee) almost certainly out for the entire regular season, Hall is now in line to become the Phillies' starting first baseman according to club president Dave Dombrowski. Hall impressed many in his first foray into the bigs, showing off his power potential by slugging .522 with nine homers across 142 plate appearances.

Darick Hall was recalled by the Phillies from Triple-A.

Fantasy Impact

Hall hit nine home runs in just 135 plate appearances with the Phillies this year. He also hit 28 home runs in Triple-A. The 26-year-old provides nice bench depth for the Phillies down the stretch.