The team sits with a 26-12 record after splitting a two-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays. They play a Miami Marlins organization that has already given up after the trade of Luis Arráez. They’re blowing it up, something Dave Dombrowski is familiar with.
The Phillies vibes seem great on the other hand, they’re carrying a top-five offense and a top-two pitching staff. It can’t get much better than that.
JT Realmuto’s Defense
Realmuto has looked like a solid offensive player this season. In an era that puts more pressure on catchers to be able to hit, Realmuto’s 112 wRC+ ranks 12th among catchers but he’s been on a quiet hot streak with a .