Philadelphia Phillies

Michael Lorenzen is not on the Phillies' Wild Card series roster. (Source: Matt Gelb on X)

Fantasy Impact: The Phillies will carry 12 pitchers, but Lorenzen will not be one of them after a rough end to the season with a 5.51 ERA and 5.81 FIP since the beginning of August. He could still be added to a future series roster but will sit in the best-of-three series with the Marlins.

Nick Castellanos is back in the lineup for the Philadelphia Phillies against the New York Mets Sunday. (Source: Philadelphia Phillies on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Castellanos returns after sitting out for routine rest Saturday, patrolling right field and batting second against the Mets for manager Rob Thomson Sunday.

J.T. Realmuto is not in the lineup for the Philadelphia Phillies against the New York Mets Sunday. (Source: Philadelphia Phillies on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Realmuto will sit out for general rest Sunday, with Garrett Stubbs starting behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth against the Mets.

Bryce Harper is out of the lineup for the Philadelphia Phillies against the New York Mets Sunday. (Source: Philadelphia Phillies on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Harper will receive the afternoon off for rest, with Jake Cave starting at first base and batting seventh against the Mets Sunday.

Trea Turner is absent from the lineup for the first game of a doubleheader between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets Saturday. (Source: Philadelphia Phillies on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Turner will sit out the first contest for general rest, with Edmundo Sosa filling in at shortstop and batting second against the Mets.

Despite a solid strikeout performance, Zack Wheeler had a rough outing against the Pirates, allowing four hits and one earned run in just four innings pitched.

Fantasy Impact: This performance adds to his season-long stats of 32 games started, a 3.56 ERA, and a 1.07 WHIP. While Wheeler has shown flashes of dominance this season, his inconsistency and short outing in this game may raise concerns for fantasy owners going forward.

Despite the loss, Kyle Schwarber continued his power surge by launching a home run in Thursday's game against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: This brings his season total to an impressive 46 home runs, solidifying his status as a premier power hitter. While his batting average remains low at .197, Schwarber's ability to consistently drive in runs with 101 RBI and his impressive walk rate of 0.176 make him a valuable asset in fantasy baseball leagues. With his power potential, Schwarber should continue to be a reliable source of home runs and RBIs for fantasy managers moving forward.

Brandon Marsh had a solid performance in Tuesday's game against the Pirates, going 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Despite striking out three times, Marsh was able to make an impact with his power, contributing to the Phillies' 3-2 victory. This performance adds to Marsh's season-long stats, where he has shown a decent batting average of .275 with 11 home runs and 56 RBI in 130 games played. Marsh's ability to provide some pop in the lineup makes him a valuable fantasy asset in deeper leagues.

Despite the lack of a win, Nola's strong performance, which included six innings pitched with only one earned run allowed, showcases his ability to generate strikeouts and limit walks, making him a valuable fantasy asset down the stretch.

Fantasy Impact: With a 4.46 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP on the season, Nola's numbers may not be elite, but his 9.4 K/9 and 4.49 strikeout-to-walk ratio demonstrate his ability to contribute in multiple categories for fantasy owners.

Taijuan Walker turned in a decent outing on Friday, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four.

Fantasy Impact: Walker has been a reliable option for fantasy managers this season, with 15 wins and a 4.35 ERA over 30 starts. His 1.32 WHIP and 7.33 K/9 may not be elite, but his 2.01 strikeout-to-walk ratio and solid performance in this game suggest he can continue to be a valuable contributor down the stretch.

Ranger Suarez had a rocky outing against the Mets on Thursday, allowing four earned runs over 6 2/3 innings pitched.

Fantasy Impact: While he managed to secure the win, fantasy owners should be wary of his performance. Suarez's season-long stats, including a 3.89 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP, suggest that he has been inconsistent throughout the year. Additionally, his 2.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio and 8.6 K/9 are not particularly impressive, indicating potential struggles in generating strikeouts. With these concerns in mind, fantasy owners may want to approach Suarez with caution moving forward.

With 18 home runs and 93 RBI on the season, Bohm continues to be a reliable power source for fantasy owners, although his 0.278 batting average and 2 strikeouts in this game are reminders of his occasional struggles at the plate.

Fantasy Impact: Despite these fluctuations, his overall production makes him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues.

Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Mets. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: The Phillies are stacking right-handed bats versus Mets lefty David Peterson, giving the righty-swinging Rojas the starting gig in center field. It's been a nice season for Rojas who is hitting .301 with two homers, 13 steals, and a .783 OPS across 136 plate appearances.

Phillies outfielder Cristian Pache is in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Mets. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: The Phillies are stacking right-handed bats against Mets lefty David Peterson on Thursday, giving Pache the starting nod in left field. Acquired just prior to Opening Day, Pache has had a nice year with a .266 average alongside two homers, one steal, and an .838 OPS in an injury-shortened 72 plate appearances.

Phillies outfielder Jake Cave is back on the bench Thursday versus the Mets. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Cave started at first base Wednesday and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout but will sit against a lefty in David Peterson on Thursday. The veteran has scuffled at the plate, hitting just .229 with five homers and three stolen bases across 183 plate appearances on the season.

Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Mets. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Stubbs gave J.T. Realmuto a breather Wednesday afternoon against the Braves but will return to the bench to begin a series with the Mets on Thursday. He has had a tough time at the plate, hitting just .196 without a homer across 113 plate appearances on the campaign.

Cristopher Sanchez had a rough outing against the Braves on Tuesday, allowing seven hits and one walk over 4.0 innings pitched.

Fantasy Impact: He gave up three earned runs and struck out two batters. Unfortunately, this performance did not help his fantasy outlook going forward. Sanchez now has a 3.55 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP, and an impressive 8.38 K/9. However, this poor showing raises concerns about his consistency and ability to deliver quality starts. Fantasy owners may want to approach Sanchez with caution in his next starts.

Bryson Stott had a solid game on Tuesday, driving in two runs with a home run and scoring a run himself.

Fantasy Impact: Although the Phillies ultimately fell short in a 7-6 loss to the Braves, Stott's performance was a bright spot for fantasy owners. With 15 home runs on the season and a respectable .288 batting average, Stott has shown the ability to contribute in multiple categories. Additionally, his 28 stolen bases provide an added boost for fantasy teams in need of speed. Stott's overall production makes him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues.

Sosa's strong performance provides a glimmer of hope for fantasy managers, as he also swiped a bag in this club's win.

Fantasy Impact: However, his overall season-long numbers still leave much to be desired, with a below-average batting average and limited contributions in stolen bases. Fantasy managers should approach Sosa with caution, as his inconsistent performance and lack of playing time may limit his fantasy value going forward.

Craig Kimbrel continued his strong season on Sunday, delivering a dominant performance against the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact: In one inning of work, Kimbrel allowed just one hit while striking out two batters, securing his 22nd save of the year. With a 3.57 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP, Kimbrel has been a reliable option for fantasy managers in need of saves. His impressive 12.1 K/9 and 3.55 strikeout-to-walk ratio further solidify his value, making him a valuable asset down the stretch. Despite a few blown saves earlier in the season, Kimbrel's recent performances suggest he is back on track and should be trusted as a reliable closer for fantasy teams.