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3 Phillies players who should be gone by the All-Star break

By Gabrielle Starr

Apr 9, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Corey Knebel (23) enters the game to pitch the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Corey Knebel (23) enters the game to pitch the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Odubel Herrera #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Odúbel Herrera

The Phillies really don’t need Odúbel Herrera.

Or rather, they shouldn’t be keeping him around when they could be focused on helping Mickey Moniak find his form again.

Over his first 45 games, Herrera hit .243/.283/.434 with a .717 OPS, five home runs and nine doubles. While his low strikeout numbers are commendable, his minuscule eight walks in 145 plate appearances are unacceptable.

Herrera is striking out at a significantly higher rate than last season, walking less, and not hitting the ball as hard.

The key to sustained success for the Phillies is to focus on developing their young players like Moniak and Matt Vierling, who are supposed to be part of the team’s future. Herrera’s presence impedes that.

If the Phillies can trade him and get anything in return, they should.

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