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With every performance like this, the price tags of two of the Phillies’ three most important free-agents-to-be continue to increase.

“Demoting Marsh to the minors would be extreme; it could be one gambit to deliver a message to a sagging offense,” Matt Gelb suggested for The Athletic. “Marsh has been at or below replacement level for most of the season. The Phillies would be justified in seeking a ‘reset’ for the 27-year-old outfielder.”

Jesús Luzardo’s bounce-back outing vs. the Chicago Cubs proves huge for the Phillies after pitch-tipping concerns plagued prior outings.

Through his first 11 starts with the Philadelphia Phillies, Jesus Luzardo was making a case as the best offseason acquisition in the MLB. He was performing at a

In Harper’s place at first base on Wednesday was recently promoted prospect Otto Kemp. The 25-year-old logged a hit and a run in the win and the Phillies announced that he will be a big part of the team’s Harper replacement plan going forward.

Jesus Luzardo bounced back in a big way Wednesday as the Phillies collected a 7-2 feat and series win over the Cubs.

Upon his return from injury, Ranger Suarez has been excellent. Former top prospect Mick Abel has performed well and is now a regular in the rotation with Taijuan Walker pitching admirably in a yo-yoing role between the rotation and bullpen.