{"id":279652,"date":"2026-09-05T11:20:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T11:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/279652\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T11:20:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T11:20:22","slug":"philadelphia-phillies-announce-sudden-bryson-stott-decision-before-braves-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/279652\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Phillies Announce Sudden Bryson Stott Decision Before Braves Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 01: Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on September 01, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Phillies defeated the Diamondbacks 7-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

As the Philadelphia Phillies<\/a> are set to take on the Atlanta Braves<\/a> in a crucial four-game series on Friday night, the team has announced a last-minute lineup change involving Bryson Stott<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a marquee matchup between two All-Star pitchers, Chris Sale<\/a> and Christopher Sanchez, on Friday evening.<\/p>\n

Update: The Phillies lost 5-2 in their series opener with the Braves on Friday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n

More MLB on Heavy: Philadelphia Phillies Fans React to Trea Turner Decision Ahead of Braves Series<\/a><\/p>\n

Phillies\u2019 Bryson Stott Scratched on Friday
\n\"PhiladelphiaGettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA \u2013 AUGUST 31: Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks<\/a> during the first inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on August 31, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Per @UnderdogMLB,<\/a> infielder Bryson Stott has been scratched from the Phillies lineup on Friday.<\/p>\n

Here is the updated order:<\/p>\n

Updated Phillies: \u201c9\/4 K. Schwarber DH T. Turner SS B. Harper RF L. Arraez 2B A. Bohm 1B E. Sosa 3B B. De La Cruz LF J. Realmuto C D. Hill CF C. S\u00e1nchez SP\u201d<\/p>\n

The Phillies announced that Bryston Stott has been scratched from the order due to a personal matter, so the hope is that everything is okay with Bryson and that he can return to the fold shortly.<\/p>\n

Taking a Quick Look at Bryson Stott This Season\u2026
\n\"2026GettyDYERSVILLE, IOWA \u2013 AUGUST 13: Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws during the third inning against the Minnesota Twins] at Field of Dreams on August 13, 2026 in Dyersville, Iowa. (Photo by Tyler Clouse\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Bryson Stott has pretty much been an everyday player for the Philadelphia Phillies this season.<\/p>\n

Across 134 games and 466 total at-bats, he\u2019s batting .255 with 10 home runs, 27 doubles, six triples, and an OPS+ of 96.<\/p>\n

Stott is a 5-year MLB<\/a> veteran and has remained with the Phillies for the entirety of his career.<\/p>\n

Back to the Braves-Phillies series, which begins on Friday, it has major NL East implications, as the Phillies are trying to hunt the Braves down for first place in the division.<\/p>\n

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