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Stock up, stock down: Philadelphia Phillies

By Lauren Amour | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 1:57 PM ET

As we approach the midway point of the Major League Baseball season, let's examine the players who have improved their stock versus those who have struggled and decreased their value.

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently in first place in the National League East with a 47-31 record after taking two of three games from the New York Mets this weekend.

Who's on the up and who's on the down for Philly?

Stock up

CF Brandon Marsh

After going hitless through 36 plate appearances in April, Marsh landed on the injured list on April 20 with a hamstring injury. He completed a rehab assignment in Triple-A before being recalled on May 3. Since then, the 27-year-old has managed a .321 batting average and .844 OPS with 11 extra-base hits across 41 games. For a player who looked down and out at the beginning of the season, Marsh has stepped up for the Phillies over the last two months.

LHP Ranger Suarez

Due to a back injury, Suarez didn’t make his season debut until May 4 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when he allowed seven runs on seven hits in 3.2 innings. Luckily, the southpaw has returned to his dominant form that made him an All-Star last season.

The lowest Starting Pitching ERA since May 10:

1.01 ERA- Paul Skenes
1.14 ERA- Chris Sale
1.17 ERA- Ranger Suarez
1.58 ERA- Andrew Abbott
1.71 ERA- Zack Wheelerpic.twitter.com/zYkWEsdMx6
— Phillies Tailgate (@PhilsTailgate) June 24, 2025

The 29-year-old has pitched to a 1.17 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 53.2 innings, excluding his first start of the campaign. His consistency has immensely helped a rotation that’s down Aaron Nola and a team that lacks pitching depth.

Stock down

2B Bryson Stott

The Phillies excused Stott’s offensive woes in 2024 due to an underlying injury that affected his swing. However, the 27-year-old hasn’t fared much better in 2025. While his defense at second base and approach at the plate keep him in the lineup, he’s slashing just .240/.310/.344 with five homers and 34 RBI in 291 PA. Stott’s turn as the leadoff hitter quickly soured, and since May 1, he has posted an abysmal .554 OPS. Although he's delivered some big hits recently, Philadelphia must figure out a long-term solution for its former first-round pick.

LHP Matt Strahm

Strahm has been a workhorse in the Phillies’ bullpen since 2023, and last season, he had a career-best 1.87 ERA in 66 games. It’s been a slightly different story for the veteran in 2025, with a 3.73 ERA and 30 hits allowed in 31.1 innings. In 2024, he allowed 36 knocks all season. In fairness, Strahm has had to step into a larger role this year with the departure of Jeff Hoffman in the offseason and the suspension of Jose Alvarado. Still, his increase in hard-hit balls is something Philadelphia should monitor going forward.

Lauren Amour

Lauren Amour is a writer and editor based in the Greater Philadelphia area. She works as an editor and writer at Yardbarker, covering MLB and the Philadelphia Phillies.

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