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Is it time to end the Gabriel Rincones Jr. experiment?
Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Gabriel Rincones Jr. (17) hits a double in the second inning between the Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co
The Phillies outfield is the weakest link of a weak offense. As a group, the unit ranks 29th in OPS (.654), on base percentage (.278), and wRC+ (77). The recent month-long cold spell from their only plus player in Brandon Marsh has made the sore spots in the outfield stick out even more. The team has cycled numerous options to try and stabilize the spots around Marsh but none have proven to be legitimate answers.