Every team needs to have a player that isn’t quite a starter, but plays a lot more than a player considered strictly a backup. The official term is “utility player”, but it does feel like there needs to be something…
Writing for The Good Phight, Ethan Witte assigns Philadelphia Phillies utility player Edmundo Sosa a C+ grade for his 2026 season. Across 250 plate appearances, Sosa hit .247/.283/.429 with nine home runs, 44 RBIs, and a 0.8 fWAR while regularly filling in across multiple defensive positions, including 32 starts in left field.
Witte argues that while Sosa performed competently in his typical utility role and provided solid defense, his plate appearances often lacked high-leverage production as extended playing time exposed his limitations. The writer suggests Sosa could pursue a starting job elsewhere or potentially bridge third base for Philadelphia if Alec Bohm departs before prospect Aidan Miller arrives.
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