The Phillies could be facing a roster decision Tuesday, one they'd welcome because it would mean the return of Bryce Harper.
Cave also had a productive weekend, going 3 for 4 with two doubles in the Phillies' win Saturday over Cristian Javier. He's had some big hits this season. He homered off of Sandy Alcantara on April 10 to start the Phillies' scoring, with teammate Brandon Marsh crediting him after the game with opening the floodgates. Cave hit a three-run double and an RBI single on April 16 in Cincinnati.
The decision of Cave or Clemens could go either way. Cave, a six-year vet, is probably the better hitter and overall player, but Clemens probably makes more sense positionally as a left-handed-hitting option at first base against righties. Cave can play center field but hasn't yet this season. He probably won't because Marsh is the everyday starter and is also a left-handed hitter. When Marsh does sit, the nod would go to Guthrie as it went to Pache previously. And with Harper returning as the Phillies' DH, it means Kyle Schwarber will be locked in to left field on a daily basis, turning Cave into a pinch-hitter.
Eventually, the Phillies hope to use Harper at first base, which will afford them more flexibility, but that's still a ways away.3. Bryce Harper, DH 8. Alec Bohm, 1B"I really like the balance of this lineup, and when you get Harper back and he gets hot, it's a long lineup," Thomson said."It's going to be a handful for a lot of pitchers."
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