Overview
- García exited Wednesday’s 7-4 win at Toronto after hurting his right shoulder on a throw to home and was removed for medical attention with Steward Berroa finishing in right field.
- Interim manager Don Mattingly said the club is “a little bit” concerned and that García will undergo imaging to clarify the severity and whether an injured-list stint is needed.
- The Phillies entered the episode with thin outfield depth after Johan Rojas was ruled out for the season with a UCL injury, leaving few ready big-league replacements on the 40-man roster.
- If García lands on the injured list the team is most likely to promote Otto Kemp or Felix Reyes from Triple-A or give more work to Steward Berroa, while Gabriel Rincones Jr. offers a limited left-handed option.
- Beyond the immediate moves, García’s offensive struggles this year and the depleted outfield make Philadelphia more likely to pursue a right-handed bat before the trade deadline if imaging confirms a significant absence.