It's been over two months since Opening Day 2025, and the Philadelphia Phillies are still one of baseball's top teams. Even though Rob Thomson's club left much to be desired during this weekend's series with the Milwaukee Brewers, a 36-23 record through 59 games still has the Phillies tied for the third-best record in the National League.
Now that June is here, the action around the Majors is bound to heat up, especially when it comes to the trade market. This year's MLB trade deadline is on Thursday, July 31, meaning it isn't unfathomable to imagine more deals popping up in the coming weeks.
June could be the final full month a good chunk of players will spend with their current clubs, including a struggling Phillies outfielder who might be shown the door sooner rather than later.
June Could Be Brandon Marsh's Last Full Month With Phillies
A handful of Phillies veterans have struggled to prove their worth to Thomson & Co. this season, including outfielder Brandon Marsh. The former 2016 second-rounder went from being one of Philadelphia's more reliable bats to one of the most frustrating ones, and failing to turn things around could put his future with the club in jeopardy.
Expectations were high surrounding Marsh after tallying 28 home runs, 42 doubles, 120 RBIs, 29 stolen bases, and a .263/.350/.438 slash line in 268 games (822 at-bats) with the Phillies in 2023 and 2024. Fast forward to now, when the Buford, GA native looks like a shell of his former self, only picking up two HRs and 12 RBIs while slashing .220/.319/.330 in his first 40 games (100 ABs) this season.
If that isn't bad enough, Marsh's strikeout rate is sitting at 27.4% (MLB average is 22.7%) while his 1.7% HR percentage is noticeably down from last year's rate (3.4%).
It'd be one thing if Marsh's performance improved with time, but that hasn't been the case. The 6-foot-2 OF only has four hits with one home run and two RBIs with a .697 OPS in his last 10 games (22 ABs), which includes going hitless in seven of those contests.
The Phillies have to upgrade their centerfield situation if they want to compete for the World Series. If Johan Rojas can successfully heat up early in June, Marsh could be the odd man out, especially if a potential suitor is enticed by his $3 million salary and two remaining years of arbitration eligibility.
Watching Marsh's fall from grace hasn't been easy, but changes are necessary to bring championship glory back to Philadelphia. That's why Phillies fans should prepare to say goodbye to the disappointing outfielder while they still can.