May is almost over, and the Philadelphia Phillies are the team to beat across the Majors. The Phillies have cemented themselves as championship contenders as they enter Sunday's action with an MLB-leading 34-18 record, playing a big role in their +950 odds to win the 2025 World Series (3rd) on FanDuel Sportsbook.
As great as things have been going, one can argue that the Phillies aren't even playing to their full potential. A handful of veterans have played below expectations through the season's first two months, and their poor play has potentially prevented Philadelphia from picking up some wins that'd help widen the gap between the club and its competition.
When it comes to the Phillies' underperformers, one veteran's job could be in jeopardy next month if he doesn't turn things around quickly.
Phillies OF Brandon Marsh's Job Could Be in Jeopardy in June
Of the various Phillies who've left the fanbase wanting more this season, veteran outfielder Brandon Marsh has the most to lose if he doesn't get back on track before June is over.
For the most part, Marsh's bat has been reliable since he was acquired from the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the 2022 trade deadline. The Buford, GA native slashed .263/.350/.438 across 268 games (822 at-bats) since the start of the 2023 season, all while picking up 28 home runs, 42 doubles, 120 RBIs, 109 walks, and a 6.5 WAR.
Unfortunately, Marsh hasn't resembled that player for the most part in 2025. The 27-year-old outfielder has tallied a personal-worst .214 batting average and .600 OPS through his first 33 appearances (84 ABs) this season, tallying only one HR with 10 RBIs while striking out on 25.8% of plate appearances.
Marsh started to warm up at the start of May, only to quickly cool off as the month progressed. Entering Sunday's finale against the Athletics, the 6-foot-2 OF had gone 0-for-6 with one walk and a strikeout in his last three games — all contests the Phillies won without his help.
As impactful as he once was, Marsh is no longer an integral part of the Phillies' lineup. His strong performances have been too few and far between, and Philadelphia could look to upgrade his spot in the lineup the closer the club gets to the 2025 MLB trade deadline.
With a 2025 salary of $3 million and two more years of arbitration remaining, Marsh could be an attractive trade piece for the Phillies to shop in the coming months. His contract status, combined with his age, could be enticing to an outfield-starved club that believes it can rehab the former 2016 second-rounder's image.
For now, the Phillies will hold on to Marsh until a trade opportunity emerges, hoping that he can finally wake up and contibute to the team's ongoing success.