If Gabe Kapler watch began the first day of the offseason, welcome to day nine of Kapler watch. Realistically, an internal debate on his future had to have begun prior to that. The Washington Nationals officially eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies from postseason contention on Sept. 24. At no point during the final month of the season (at least) did it feel likely that the Phillies were going to make the postseason.
Perhaps a decision on the future of Kapler – who is under contract for 2020 – will come Tuesday. In the meantime, it does appear that the bulk of Kapler’s 2019 staff will be back with the next season regardless of whether he is or not.