With a few weeks remaining until Major League Baseball’s July 31st trade deadline, the Phillies are facing an increased dilemma at first base. Joseph, on pace for 29 home runs and 82 RBI’s in 2017, is mindful of the situation.
“That’s something that I’m aware of,” Joseph said. “He’s a really good player and that’s a decision that the front office and Pete will have to make. He’s been playing well and I’ve been playing well.”
Prior to Friday night’s 4-3 loss to San Diego, Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph and Lehigh Valley prospect Rhys Hoskins “cannot coexist on the same team.