Philadelphia Phillies fans got pleasant news with the activation of third baseman Alec Bohm a day earlier than expected from the injured list Sunday. But while Bohm is back in the lineup, the All-Star will hit fifth, with Nick Castellanos remaining in the cleanup spot, at least for now.
Manager Rob Thomson was asked Sunday morning why he elected to have Bohm hit fifth, rather than reinserting him in the cleanup spot that he’s spent most of the season in.
“Just leave Casty where he’s at. He’s swinging the bat good,” Thomson said.
So does Thomson anticipate moving forward that Castellanos will be the cleanup hitter?