Three Phillies rank among Top 100 prospects

Sanchez, Bohm, Medina identified by MLB Pipeline

July 26th, 2018

CINCINNATI -- MLB Pipeline updated its prospects rankings Thursday, including its Top 100 and organizational Top 30.
Right-hander Sixto Sanchez (No. 17), third baseman Alec Bohm (No. 46) and right-hander Adonis Medina (No. 73) rank in the Top 100. Sanchez is the fifth-best right-handed prospect. Bohm is the fourth-ranked third-base prospect.
The Phillies just selected Bohm with the third overall pick of the 2018 Draft.

Bench looking for help
The Phillies continue to search for an offensive upgrade before Tuesday's non-waiver Trade Deadline, but at the very least they could have a fourth bench player on Friday at Great American Ball Park: Triple-A outfielder could be that guy.
"We've been discussing various names and Roman has come up as a possibility," Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said before Thursday night's series opener against the Reds.
The Phillies optioned infielder and recalled right-hander on Wednesday following Tuesday's 16-inning victory over the Dodgers. It left the Phillies with only three bench options Wednesday and Thursday: backup catcher , infielder and infielder .
Quinn missed significant time this season following surgery to repair a ligament in his right middle finger, and he returned to action on July 19. At the very least, he could help the team because of his speed and defense.

The Phillies optioned outfielder on Sunday. The only other player on the 40-man roster eligible to be promoted at this time other than Quinn is Triple-A outfielder .
The Phillies have been connected to some veteran outfielders from other organizations with the Trade Deadline approaching: the Orioles' and the Blue Jays' . They also have been linked to infielders like , Mike Moustakas, Whit Merrifield and .
Injury updates
• Infielder (broken left hand) is in Clearwater, Fla. He hit inside the batting cage on Thursday.
• Infielder (broken right foot) took ground balls with the team.
• Right-hander (nerve issue in right fingers) threw 40 pitches in an "up and down" bullpen session.