Kyle Schwarber has a .205/.336/.413 line and 15 home runs since July 1; a SB Nation column says his slump is weighing on the Phillies' offense. Philadelphia had aimed to clinch a playoff berth earlier this week but could miss the postseason with two games left.
Schwarber's recent numbers are weaker over shorter stretches: .143/.345/.262 with one home run over 14 days and .185/.333/.380 over 28 days. The writer also points to strikeouts, difficulty squaring up the ball and more ground balls, while only speculating that an undisclosed injury may be involved.
The column also points to broader lineup struggles, citing Brandon Marsh's wRC+ of 33 and J.T. Realmuto's 69 since July 1. It suggests batting-order changes or substitutions as possible ways to shake up the offense, but reports no specific move.
