Braves, Phillies Make Multiple Roster Changes After Large Losses

The Philadelphia Phillies experienced a historic blowout loss to the Atlanta Braves, who surrendered nearly 20 runs with Kyle Schwarber hitting four home runs, highlighting severe pitching struggles, especially from Cal Quantrill who gave up nine runs. The Braves responded by shuffling their bullpen, sending Austin Cox and Wander Suero to Triple-A Gwinnett while recalling John Brebbia and Nathan Wiles to strengthen their pitching staff. Meanwhile, the Phillies are facing their own pitching challenges, with reliever Jordan Romano being placed on the injured list due to finger inflammation and Joe Ross released following poor performances, prompting bullpen additions Daniel Robert and Lou Trivino. Phillies manager Rob Thomson remains optimistic despite the team's ongoing losing streak at Citi Field against the Mets, emphasizing perseverance and praising pitcher Taijuan Walker's improved performance as a sign of resilience. Questions linger around whether Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez was tipping pitches to the Mets, contributing to his poor outing, though the manager denies any definitive evidence of that. Both teams are actively adjusting rosters and strategies as they grapple with pitching inconsistencies and aim to improve their standings.