Edmundo Sosa fits right into the high-energy Phillies culture

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa is excelling in a fill-in role at shortstop while Trea Turner is out. Turner suffered a left hamstring strain on May 3, and Sosa has thrived in his absence. 

On the season, Sosa is slashing .304/.373/.576 with four triples, four home runs and a .949 OPS, showcasing his ability to bring power and consistency to the lineup.

Despite not being in the lineup for the "Sunday Night Baseball" matchup with the St. Lous Cardinals, there isn't much concern about the 28-year-old's condition. 

"He's fine," Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. "This [Sosa not playing tonight] is precautionary. He's had hamstring issues in the past, and I just want to make sure that we calm ut down and nothing happens. We don't need any more hamstrings hurt around here."

Sosa's energy on the field is evident. It's complemented by his choice of walk-up music, Chief Keef's "Love Sosa," a gritty, hard-hitting anthem that showcases pulsating beats and mirrors Sosa's dynamic presence. 

Since being acquired from the Cardinals in exchange for reliever JoJo Romero three days before the trade deadline in 2022, Sosa has shined in a part-time role. 

He smashed lefties, boosted the team defense and brought a spark with his signature celebration emphasizing the Phillies' wordmark on the chest of the uniform, contributing in small but important ways to the club's National League championship run.