PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 01: Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on September 01, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Phillies defeated the Diamondbacks 7-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
As the Philadelphia Phillies are set to take on the Atlanta Braves in a crucial four-game series on Friday night, the team has announced a last-minute lineup change involving Bryson Stott.
It’s a marquee matchup between two All-Star pitchers, Chris Sale and Christopher Sanchez, on Friday evening.
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – AUGUST 31: Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on August 31, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Per @UnderdogMLB, infielder Bryson Stott has been scratched from the Phillies lineup on Friday.
Here is the updated order:
Updated Phillies: “9/4 K. Schwarber DH T. Turner SS B. Harper RF L. Arraez 2B A. Bohm 1B E. Sosa 3B B. De La Cruz LF J. Realmuto C D. Hill CF C. Sánchez SP”
The Phillies announced that Bryston Stott has been scratched from the order due to a personal matter, so the hope is that everything is okay with Bryson and that he can return to the fold shortly.
GettyDYERSVILLE, IOWA – AUGUST 13: Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws during the third inning against the Minnesota Twins] at Field of Dreams on August 13, 2026 in Dyersville, Iowa. (Photo by Tyler Clouse/Getty Images)
Bryson Stott has pretty much been an everyday player for the Philadelphia Phillies this season.
Across 134 games and 466 total at-bats, he’s batting .255 with 10 home runs, 27 doubles, six triples, and an OPS+ of 96.
Stott is a 5-year MLB veteran and has remained with the Phillies for the entirety of his career.
Back to the Braves-Phillies series, which begins on Friday, it has major NL East implications, as the Phillies are trying to hunt the Braves down for first place in the division.
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As the Philadelphia Phillies are set to take on the Atlanta Braves in a crucial four-game series on Friday night, the team has announced a last-minute lineup change involving Bryson Stott. It’s a marquee matchup between two All-Star pitchers, Chris Sale and Christopher Sanchez, on Friday evening. More MLB on Heavy: Philadelphia Phillies Fans React […]
Philadelphia Phillies Announce Sudden Bryson Stott Decision Before Braves Game