Phillies Could Part Ways With Odubel Herrera After Indicating Adam Haseley Will Start in CF
The Philadelphia Phillies are primed to implement a new-look outfield for the coming 2020 season.
According to general manager Matt Klentak, the team expects to be good to go with five outfielders heading into 2020, and that list that doesn’t include Odubel Herrera, with Adam Haseley the likely candidate for the full-time center fielder job, according to the GM.
Klentak says he expects Adam Haseley to be the Phillies’ regular center fielder. When Roman Quinn is healthy and playing to his potential, he’s an option too. Klentak sees Haseley and Quinn getting most of the reps in CF.
— Meghan Montemurro (@M_Montemurro) December 11, 2019
This comes as no surprise given the circumstances surrounding Herrera. This past season, Herrera arrested for assaulting his then-girlfriend in Atlantic City. He was subsequently suspended without pay for the remainder of the season by the MLB on July 5.
However, with the arrival of talents like Andrew McCutchen and Bryce Harper in 2019, Herrera’s playing time was expected to decrease anyway. Jay Bruce's presence doesn't help that much either.
Matt Klentak says Adam Haseley will be Phillies regular CF. Roman Quinn should get some time. Jay Bruce will be back as bat off bench. Andrew McCutchen in left. Really no room for Odubel Herrera
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) December 12, 2019
Good info from @JSalisburyNBCS
https://t.co/cez5Qa3Qr9
Given Haseley is a much cheaper, younger and baggage-less option at the moment and filled in admirably after Herrera's suspension, it's no surprise Klentak made these comments.