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It can be argued that the Philadelphia Phillies' defense worsened with their acquisition of Luis Arraez.
The three-time batting champion wanted to remain at second base, so the Phillies did some reshuffling on the diamond.
Bryson Stott moved from second to third base. Alec Bohm is now on the other side of the field, manning first.
Bryce Harper, who became a full-time first baseman in 2024 following his Tommy John Surgery and an injury to Rhys Hoskins, is back in right field.
#right
It can be argued that the Philadelphia Phillies' defense worsened with their acquisition of Luis Arraez.
The three-time batting champion wanted to remain at second base, so the Phillies did some reshuffling on the diamond.
Bryson Stott moved from second to third base. Alec Bohm is now on the other side of the field, manning first.
Bryce Harper, who became a full-time first baseman in 2024 following his Tommy John Surgery and an injury to Rhys Hoskins, is back in right field.
#right
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