The 2020 Philadelphia Phillies will not only feature a new manager and roster makeup, but also a new look to the Phillie Phanatic.
Amid the team’s lawsuit with Bonnie Erickson and Wayde Harrison, the Phillies have opted to change the look of their beloved mascot, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury.
The new-look Phanatic will debut this Sunday in the team’s Grapefruit League home opener opposite Pittsburgh Pirates. Salisbury notes that possible creative changes to the Phanatic could include his shoes, socks, and measurements. Team officials have declined comment, citing litigation.