Infielders (7)
Bryce Harper
Bryce Harper will be the starting first baseman for the Phillies during the postseason. The hope is that the extra time off during the Wild Card rounds will give him some time to heal his sore elbow/wrist that has been plaguing him since at least August. His health will matter as Harper has arguably been the most important postseason player for the Phillies over the last two years, hitting 11 home runs and posting an OPS of 1.160 in 2022 and 1.098 last postseason. Look for him to be a major player in 2024 as well.
Bryson Stott
Bryson Stott will be the starting second baseman against right-handed pitching this postseason. Given his struggles during the regular season, it would not be surprising to see a right-handed bat play more frequently against left-handed pitching. While he did not have a great season at the plate against either lefties or righties, he did hit marginally better against right-handed pitching. His defense brings value to his game when he is on the field still, however.
Trea Turner
There is no debate over who will play shortstop for the Phillies this postseason. Trea Turner will get the start in each game, presumably. Turner has only appeared in one postseason with the Phillies, but overall hit well in 2023, slashing .347/.400/.633. His ability to steal bases and hit for some power makes him a threat at the plate and on the paths. Despite missing some time due to injury, Turner had a solid regular season and will look to take that into the NLDS.
Alec Bohm
The Phillies' third baseman had an impressive regular season. He has continued to develop as a more complete player at the dish and defensively. He has been an integral part of the Phillies lineup knocking in 97 runs and finishing second in the National League in doubles with 44. Bohm's bat went cold toward the end of the regular season. His resurgence in the postseason will be paramount to the Phillies' offensive success.
Edmundo Sosa
When it comes to infield depth, the Phillies are in a pretty good spot. Edmundo Sosa is valuable in the field defensively but can also come through with the occasional big hit. While he won't see time in the lineup every day in the postseason, it would not be surprising to see him play for Stott against a left-hander or fill in defensively late in the game. His versatility adds even more value for him on the roster.
Weston Wilson
Like Sosa, Weston Wilson is versatile. He is listed here as an infielder, but he can also play left field in the event that the club needs another right-handed bat inserted into the lineup. Wilson's ability to hit left-handed pitching makes him almost a lock to make the NLDS roster. During the regular season, the 30-year-old hit .341 against lefties and slugged .614. His stats against right-handed pitching are pedestrian, but the pop he can bring against some left-handed relievers in the postseason can add tremendous value.
Kody Clemens
What do you know, another versatile utility man. Like Sosa and Wilson, Kody Clemens can play multiple positions. The reason he will make the postseason roster is because he is a left-handed bat. On a right-handed heavy bench, that brings value. He has come up with some big plays — including the season-ending catch in Washington on Sunday — and big at-bats as a member of the Phillies.