The Philadelphia Phillies are facing a growing concern that, if left unaddressed, could become a major problem in the near future. Despite proving themselves as one of MLB’s top teams in recent seasons, this core group may have hit its ceiling, potentially prompting the need for big changes. Fans are understandably frustrated with the team’s slow 13-12 start and their recent sweep at the hands of the New York Mets, which left them five games back in the division.
Still, manager Rob Thomson urged fans to remain optimistic, expressing confidence that the team will rebound.
“They’ve been through this before,” Thomson said before Wednesday’s game, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. “Everyone around us seems to be panicking… but we’re fine. This lineup has a lot of power, and while there will be more stretches where we don’t hit, that’s just part of the game.”
However, many fans have grown frustrated with Thomson himself and may not be eager to hear reassurances from him. That said, his track record shows he knows how to win regular-season games in Philadelphia. The Phillies need to turn things around soon—there’s too much talent on this team for them to be underperforming like this. With a challenging schedule ahead, including matchups against the Cubs and Diamondbacks, the time for improvement is now.