After dropping yet another series over the weekend, Philadelphia heads into Monday’s off day with a disappointing 9-19 record. The sluggish start has raised concerns across the organization, and if the downward trend persists, changes could be looming.
Entering the season, the Phillies were widely viewed as legitimate World Series contenders. With a roster built on star power and recent playoff appearances, expectations were firmly set on competing at the highest level. Instead, the team has stumbled badly out of the gate, sitting 10 games below .500 with few signs of consistency.
A major issue has been the offense, which has underperformed despite featuring several high-profile names and former All-Stars. Rather than producing at an elite level, the lineup has delivered one of the worst starts in recent franchise history, putting additional pressure on the coaching staff.
Philadelphia isn’t alone in falling short of expectations. The Boston Red Sox also opened the season poorly, a skid that ultimately led to the dismissal of manager Alex Cora. That move has sparked speculation about potential ripple effects across the league.
According to reports from Bleacher Report’s Scott Polacek, the Phillies could emerge as a natural landing spot for Cora following his unexpected exit. Given his prior working relationship with Philadelphia executive Dave Dombrowski during their time in Boston, the connection adds fuel to the rumors.
Meanwhile, current manager Rob Thomson is beginning to feel the pressure. Despite past success and a strong win record with the club, the team’s slow start has put his job security into question. Although the Phillies managed to snap a losing streak recently, they still dropped two of three games to the Atlanta Braves, underscoring their ongoing struggles.
With a crucial home series against the San Francisco Giants approaching, the situation is starting to feel urgent. If the team fails to turn things around quickly, a managerial change could become a very real possibility—and if that happens, Cora would likely be a top candidate to take over.
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