Edmundo Sosa Stats

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa (forearm) said he's OK after being hit by a pitch on his right forearm in the Grapefruit League game on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles. He's just dealing with a little tightness after leaving the game early as a precaution. The Phillies figure to use the 27-year-old as a utility player in 2023, and he's also been getting some repetitions in the outfield in camp. In 78 games with the Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals in 2022, he hit .227/.275/.369 with a .644 OPS, two home runs, 21 RBI, 26 runs scored and a career-high six stolen bases in 190 plate appearances. Unless the Phillies are hit with injuries, Sosa figures to serve in a bench role yet again.

15 days ago

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Matt Vierling and shortstop Edmundo Sosa are in the starting lineup for Game 6 of the World Series against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Brandon Marsh and rookie Bryson Stott will start on the bench against the southpaw. Vierling is hitting eighth and Sosa is in the nine-hole. In 11 playoff games (four starts), Vierling has gone just 2-for-12 with a double, RBI, two runs scored and four strikeouts. Meanwhile, Sosa has also played in 11 games (three starts) and has gone 2-for-6 with a double, two RBI, two runs scored, a walk and three strikeouts. Any offensive production the Phillies get from these two will be gravy as they look to send the series to a deciding seventh game on Sunday.

4 months ago

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa is in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the World Series against lefty Framber Valdez. Sosa and lefty Bryson Stott have formed a platoon this postseason, which continues tonight as Sosa gets in against a left-handed pitcher. The 26-year-old has made the most of his limited opportunities, going 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, two runs scored, and two RBI this postseason. Sosa has been solely used against lefties, meaning it is likely Stott gets in at some point tonight should the Astros turn to a right-handed pitcher.

4 months ago