Philadelphia Phillies DVOA, Stats, & MLB Rankings

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Alec Bohm went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs. It was a 2-1 game in the sixth inning with the Cubs holding onto a slim lead, but Bohm's home run off potential NL Rookie of the Year Shota Imanaga put the Phillies ahead 2-1. It was the 27-year-old's 11th home run of the season and second in his last three games. The former first-round draft pick is having his best season as a big leaguer to date, boasting a .299-11-70-40-4 line with a .362 wOBA and 135 wRC+. Bohm leads the majors in doubles with 28 and his 70 RBI are third-most behind only Jose Ramirez (76) and Aaron Judge (83).

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman picked up his seventh save of the season in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Cubs. Hoffman came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two with no outs and the bases empty. He promptly shut down any hopes of a comeback, getting three consecutive outs with two strikeouts. The 31-year-old has been excellent this season, converting seven of 10 save opportunities with three wins and 10 holds to go with a 1.24 ERA, an 11.39 K/9 rate, and a 1.98 BB/9 rate in 36 1/3 innings pitched. Hoffman has been the preferred late-inning arm for the Phillies lately, seeing the most save opportunities in the last 15 days. He and Jose Alvarado have pitched well this season and are both fantasy-relevant, but it looks like Hoffman has the edge for now.

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner had another strong game at the plate in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Cubs. Turner went 3-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, a two-run HR, and four RBI. The 31-year-old crushed a third-inning solo shot and drilled a two-run HR in his next at-bat in the fifth. Turner has missed some time with injury this season but has been excellent when in the lineup, slashing .338/.386/.487 with five HR, 38 runs scored, 18 RBI, and 10 stolen bases in 210 plate appearances. Fantasy managers should continue to reap the benefit of Turner's five-category skillset while hitting in one of baseball's best lineups.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (hamstring) and outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (groin) both hit in the batting cages on Tuesday at Wrigley Field before the game against the Chicago Cubs. Harper and Schwarber also did some jogging. "They're coming along," manager Rob Thomson said. "I don't think they're too far away. I don't know a date yet but we'll know in the next couple of days I would think." Harper and Schwarber were put on the 10-day injured list last Friday with minor injuries. They are first eligible for activation on July 9, when the team opens a six-game homestand against the Dodgers and Athletics that leads into the All-Star break. As long as neither left-handed sluggers have any setbacks, they should be back for fantasy managers before the Midsummer Classic.

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) did receiving drills and was set to hit on the field on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing a right-knee meniscectomy on June 12. Realmuto had hit in the indoor cages the last few days before moving to the field before Tuesday's contest. It remains to be seen when Realmuto will return from the 10-day injured list, but barring setbacks with his knee, it should come right around the All-Star break. The Phillies are 10-9 without Realmuto, so they'd love to get their All-Star backstop back sooner than later. When healthy, he remains a must-start in all fantasy lineups in one of the most potent lineups in baseball. Until he returns, Garrett Stubbs will operate as the team's primary catcher, with Rafael Marchan backing him up.