Phils among many with frequent lineup tweaks

Updates on Segura, Realmuto, Quinn, Williams

September 2nd, 2019

CINCINNATI -- Phillies shortstop is not with the team, because he is attending his grandmother’s funeral in the Dominican Republic. got Monday off, following the Phillies’ quick turnaround from Sunday night baseball in Philadelphia to their series opener in the afternoon against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Phillies manager Gabe Kapler filled out his 86th lineup this season as a result.

Is that a lot? No, it is not.

In fact, take a look at the number of lineups used by the nine National League teams with winning records (entering Monday), according to Baseball-Reference:

1. Cubs, 119 lineups
2. Dodgers, 116
3. Brewers, 113
4. Mets, 111
5. D-backs, 105
6. Nationals, 91
7. Cardinals, 89
8. Phillies, 85
9. Braves, 77

The three AL division leaders have used more lineups than the Phils, too: Astros (113), Yankees (133) and Twins (121).

But that’s way more than in the past, right? Not really. The 1975 Reds used 103 lineups. The ’75 Red Sox used 102. And the Phillies have a history of mixing it up quite often, too, as shown here in some of Philadelphia's best seasons:

2011, 105 lineups
2008, 77
1993, 73
1980, 67
1977, 82

Quinn update

The Phillies sure could use a game-changer like Roman Quinn for their postseason push in September.

But Quinn remains about 10 days away from potentially beginning a running program. He has been on the injured list since Aug. 17 because of a strained right groin. He batted .368 with one double, one triple, three home runs, seven RBIs, four stolen bases and a 1.139 OPS in 13 games before the injury.

“I think we’re more optimistic about Roman returning,” Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said before Monday’s game against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Nick is back

The Phillies recalled outfielder Nick Williams from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He struck out in his lone plate appearance as a pinch hitter in the top of the ninth inning of Monday's 7-1 win over the Reds. The team has 31 active players on its roster.

Remembering Numata

The Phillies on Monday issued a statement following the death of Double-A Erie catcher Chace Numata, who was recently in a skateboarding accident. Philadelphia selected Numata in the 14th round of the 2010 Draft. He played in the Phills’ system from '10-17 and appeared in big league camp. He caught during a rehab start with Class A Lakewood in '13.

Numata was 27.

“The Phillies are saddened to learn of the tragic death of Chace Numata,” the statement read. “During his eight years in our Minor League system, our organization and his teammates came to know Chace as a wonderful, humble young man who worked hard to become the best version of himself. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.”