Pache left Friday's game against the Astros in the fifth inning with an apparent injury, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports

EDGE Analysis

Pache appeared to slip while taking a lead off second base and the outfielder was unable to continue. Brandon Marsh has replaced the outfielder as a pinch runner.

Pache is expected to join the Phillies on Friday, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pache was acquired via trade from the Athletics on Wednesday and is currently making his way to Arlington, Texas, where the reigning NL champions are opening their 2023 schedule against the Rangers. The 24-year-old carries a putrid .156/.205/.234 career batting line in 115 major-league games, but he represents a significant upgrade for the Phillies' outfield defense.

The Phillies acquired Pache from the Athletics on Wednesday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Billy Sullivan.

EDGE Analysis

Pache couldn't crack the Athletics' Opening Day roster, and since he had no minor-league options remaining, Oakland opted to cash him out for a minor-league relief prospect. The 24-year-old Pache has impressed with his defensive prowess, but he has hit just .156 with a .439 OPS over 155 career MLB games with Oakland and Atlanta. Pache will be a reclamation project for the Phillies, but he will at least provide some late-inning value because of his glove.

Manager Mark Kotsay announced Monday that Pache won't be included on the Athletics' Opening Day roster, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old will be the odd man out in Oakland's outfield with Esteury Ruiz, Conner Capel and Brent Rooker all making the team. Pache played in 91 games for the A's last season and was horrible at the plate with a .166/.218/.241 slash line in 260 plate appearances. Kotsay indicated the club is exploring trade opportunities for Pache, but the outfielder is otherwise poised to be designated for assignment ahead of Thursday's Opening Day matchup with the Angels.

Pache is hitting .381 (8-for-21) with a double, a triple, four RBI, a walk and three runs across nine Cactus League games.

EDGE Analysis

The defensive wizard is encouragingly displaying an unprecedented level of offensive prowess over a limited sample thus far, and all the usual caveats regarding spring training also apply. Nevertheless, Pache's success at the plate is a very welcome sight after he produced an abysmal .166 average and .459 OPS across 260 plate appearances over a 91-game stretch last season that qualified as his longest big-league tenure yet. Pache's quest to carve out a roster spot as a backup outfielder is certainly at an encouraging juncture, but it remains to be seen if the 24-year-old can keep up the pace over the rest of Cactus League play.

Pache went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Pache has hit safely in three straight games for the first time since May. He also picked up his second steal of the year in this contest, as the speed he displayed early in his minor-league career has largely disappeared. The outfielder is up to a .166/.218/.241 slash line with three home runs, 18 RBI and 18 runs scored through 260 plate appearances for the Athletics this year.

Pache went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Pache extended the Athletics' lead to 3-0 with his fourth-inning blast. He's seen inconsistent playing time since returning to the big leagues Aug. 28, going 6-for-33 with two extra-base hits, five RBI and three runs scored across 20 contests in that span. He now has a .162/.216/.239 slash line with three homers 18 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base in 252 plate appearances in the majors this year.

Pache went 1-for-4 with a two-run single in a loss to the Rangers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The light-hitting outfielder delivered a clutch knock, bringing home Sheldon Neuse and Nick Allen with his fourth-inning single. Pache now has 15 RBI on the season, but even factoring in a pair of hits the last two games, he owns just a .176/.300/.294 slash line across the 20 plate appearances he's logged with the Athletics since his latest promotion from Triple-A Las Vegas on Aug. 28.

Pache entered Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Nationals as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and remained in the game at center field, lacing an RBI triple, drawing two walks and scoring one run in his three plate appearances.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old was making his third appearance overall since being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, and his first hit since returning was his second major-league three-bagger. Pache's busy night offensively was certainly encouraging considering his past struggles against big-league pitching, and he should have a solid amount of opportunity to continue honing his craft over the final month of the season.

Pache was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pache was with the big-league club for the first few months of the campaign, and he posted a .159/.203/.224 slash line in 68 games before he was demoted in late June. The 23-year-old has a .687 OPS in 41 contests for Las Vegas since being sent down and will now receive another chance in the majors.