On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies will look to avoid getting swept by the Atlanta Braves.
They have lost each of the first two games in the series.
Most recently, the Phillies dropped Saturday’s game by a score of 12-2.
Phillies Suddenly Cut 25-Year-Old
Ahead of Sunday’s game, the Phillies announced a roster update.
They wrote (via X): “The Phillies returned LHP Tanner Banks from his rehab assignment with Lehigh Valley (AAA) and reinstated him from the 60-day IL. To make room for Banks on the 28-man roster, RHP Grant Holman was optioned to LV following last night’s game. To make room for Banks on the 40-man roster, INF Christian Cairo was DFA’d.”
To make room for Banks on the 28-man roster, RHP Grant Holman was optioned to LV following last night’s game. To make room for Banks on the 40-man
Looking At Cairo
Cairo was picked in the 4th round of the 2019 MLB Draft.
The 25-year-old has yet to make his MLB debut.
Matt Gelb of The Athletic had written (on March 25): “Christian Cairo had an upward mobility clause in his minor-league deal. He exercised it, and Phillies have decided to add the infielder to 40-man roster. He was then optioned to Triple A. The 40 is full.”
Social Media Reacts To Roster News
Here’s what people were saying about Sunday’s roster news for the Phillies:
@jeaniegirl7: “No offense, but too bad Holman wasn’t optioned during the game 🫣. Anyway, it’s a new day. Let’s Go Phils, Go Union and Go Birds 🦅🦅🦅🦅”
@Jkurt98: “Holman showed last night he does not have MLB ability.”
@Shawman314: “We hardly knew you Grant and based upon last night, we know why. Can we send Raley with him?”
Looking At The Phillies Right Now
The Phillies are the second-place team in the National League East with an 82-67 record in 149 games.
They have lost seven out of their last ten games.
Right now, the Phillies are 6.0 games back of the Braves for first.
Philadelphia Phillies Suddenly Cut 25-Year-Old During Braves Series