Prospect Lists - Phillies and Overall - 2022-2025

[zambonir]

But I think it's just an oddity of the breakout game. Unless he hasn't been spotted in a workout or minor league spring training game since.

[Matt_Winkelman]

I assume it is a new injury or soreness or worry. In general you don’t like to see recurrence of soft tissue injuries/struggles as it can sometimes indicate a chronic issue.

[zambonir]

What you're saying is, where there's smoke... But has he been seen on a field since then?

[Matt_Winkelman]

I don't think so, but I don't know if there has been a game since. I am not even really saying where there is smoke there is fire as much as when there is smoke you should probably keep an eye on it. I also am guessing since it is the same area they are being extra cautious in the same way if a pitcher with any history of arm injuries experiences soreness you are extra careful.

[Austinfan]

Think you'd be extra cautious with a kid who's just finished his growth spurt and hasn't filled out or been in a pro training program for long. Sometimes with young players it's a matter of balancing muscle strength and fixing mechanical issues.

Lot of young 'injury prone' players become durable in their 20s. If in three years he has a history of dings, etc., then I'd worry.