The Philadelphia Phillies organizational depth issues were on full display in Tuesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, when Joe Girardi turned to JD Hammer, Matt Moore, Enyel De Los Santos, Damon Jones and Mauricio Llovera following a lengthy rain delay that knocked Aaron Nola out after just four innings.
Ahead of last month’s trade deadline, the lack of depth in the team’s farm system apparently hurt their chances of further upgrading a roster with clear holes on it.
Jon Heyman of Audacy Sports has previously reported on the interest that the Phillies had in Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton in July.