Philadelphia Phillies Told to Fix This Concern After Heartbreaking Exit From Wildcards

Following the Philadelphia Phillies' Wild Card Series elimination by the Atlanta Braves, analyst Steve Phillips urged the club to fix its defense. Phillips emphasized that shortstop Trea Turner, who committed 21 regular-season errors and holds a massive long-term contract, is ill-suited for the position as Philadelphia's postseason exits continue to worsen annually.

Defensive concerns extended to outfield and infield reshuffles throughout the year, alongside a 6-2 defeat in Game 3 against the Braves. Manager Don Mattingly started Aaron Nola, who allowed three runs over 1.2 innings before being replaced by Zack Wheeler, sealing Philadelphia's playoff exit.