Philadelphia Phillies utility man is currently working his way back from an oblique injury sustained during spring training, rehabbing with Low-A Clearwater. His rehab stint is scheduled to last no later than April 28, at which point the Phillies will have to decide whether to add him to the major league roster or option him to the minors. This is Wilson’s final minor league option year, so if he’s sent down, it would likely be to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. With Kody Clemens out of options and likely to be claimed off waivers if designated for assignment, Wilson would probably head to Triple-A once he’s activated.
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Wilson Nearing Return From IL
In his rehab assignment so far, Wilson has struggled at the plate, posting a .100/.357/.100 slash line through four games, without a home run or RBI. His advanced metrics include a 67 wRC+, a .295 wOBA, a .143 BABIP, a 21.4% strikeout rate, and a 28.6% walk rate. Defensively, he has appeared mostly in left field (three starts) and once at third base—two positions where the Phillies have received minimal offensive production, suggesting where he could fit on the roster if recalled.
Phillies Facing Key Roster Decisions
The Phillies’ outfield has been particularly cold at the plate, with Brandon Marsh currently in a severe slump. Since March 31, Marsh is hitless in 32 at-bats, posting a -33 wRC+ in that time. Including the March 30 game, he is 1-for-36 with a 2 wRC+. Alec Bohm hasn’t fared much better, owning the lowest wRC+ among players with 30+ plate appearances since March 30, while Marsh ranks eighth-worst in that category during the same stretch. Marsh also has the lowest batting average (.036) and slugging percentage (.036) in that span.
Given these offensive struggles, Wilson could potentially take a spot on the Phillies’ active roster. Both Marsh and Bohm still have two minor league options remaining and don’t have enough MLB service time to decline a demotion. That said, the Phillies haven’t suggested they are considering optioning either player. If it comes down to a roster crunch, Marsh would be more likely to be sent down than Bohm, but a move probably wouldn’t happen until Wilson is ready to return. As things stand, the most probable outcome is Wilson getting optioned to Triple-A, while Clemens could be designated for assignment.