Philadelphia Phillies Make Roster Move, Decision on Hall Ahead of Braves Matchup

The Philadelphia Phillies made a roster move regarding Darick Hall on their off day Monday ahead of their series with the Atlanta Braves.

Kade Kistner | Jun 19, 2023

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The Philadelphia Phillies have made a decision on first baseman Darick Hall on Monday.

Hall had been working his way back from a thumb sprain injury he sustained earlier in the season.

During their off day on Monday, and ahead of their series with the Atlanta Braves, the Phillies recalled Hall from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and reinstated him from the 60-day injured list the club announced.

Hall was then optioned to Lehigh Valley.

In a corresponding move to make room for Hall on the 40-man roster, outfielder Dalton Guthrie was designated for assignment.

The move is unsurprising as manager Rob Thompson has said that Hall would always have to prove himself in Triple-A prior to getting another shot in the Big Leagues.

Kody Clemens and Alec Bohm have held down the fort well at first base in Rhys Hoskins and Hall's absences. Bryce Harper is also slated to play first base at some point in the near future.

However, if Hall can be productive in Triple-A, he may force the Phillies' hand.

Regardless, he is an excellent depth option if Philadelphia runs into an issue at the position.

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Published Jun 19, 2023

KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.