Postseason scenario watch: Phillies control NL playoff picture as magic number shrinks
The Phillies should be in the column of wanting the time off. Alec Bohm is hurt, and so is J.T. Realmuto. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper are banged up, too. The pitching staff could definitely use some rest, not to mention there's always a chance of being upset in the Wild Card round in the short best-of-three format.