Vierling is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling still appears to be locked into a near-everyday role in center field while Odubel Herrera (oblique) and Mickey Moniak (hand) are on the injured list, but the rookie will nonetheless find himself on the bench for the second time this series. Manager Joe Girardi is likely just playing matchups, as the lefty-hitting Simon Muzziotti will replace the righty-hitting Vierling against right-hander Elieser Hernandez. Muzziotti's lack of extended reps above the High-A level makes it unlikely that he'll make a push for a strong-side platoon role, so Vierling's playing time still appears fairly secure.

Vierling isn't starting Friday's game against Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling will get a breather after he went 0-for-5 with a run, an RBI and a strikeout in the last two games. Simon Muzziotti will start in center field and bat ninth.

Vierling will sit Tuesday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling started the first four games of the season in center field, as both of his potential platoon partners, Odubel Herrera (oblique) and Mickey Moniak (hand), are on the injured list. He'll get a rest Tuesday, with Simon Muzziotti taking over in center field.

Vierling is expected to start the season as the Phillies' everyday center fielder after Mickey Moniak was diagnosed Thursday with a hairline fracture in his wrist, an injury that will likely sideline him for six weeks, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Philadelphia preferred to open the season with the right-handed Vierling in a short-side platoon role in center field, but injuries to the lefty-hitting Odubel Herrera (oblique) and now the lefty-hitting Moniak have foiled those plans. Like Moniak, Herrera is trending toward a multi-week absence, so Vierling could a long leash in a near-everyday role if the Phillies don't look outside the organization for further reinforcements in the outfield. The Phillies intend to call up Simon Muzziotti from the minors to add depth in center field in the short term, but with only 50 career plate appearances above the Double-A level to his name, he's unlikely to be asked to handle the large side of a platoon.

Vierling is expected to fill the smaller side of a platoon in center field with Mickey Moniak to begin the season, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Earlier in the spring, the righty-hitting Vierling was expected to form a platoon with the newly re-signed Odubel Herrera, but those plans were scrapped after Herrera was diagnosed with an oblique strain that will likely keep him on the shelf until at least late April. Herrera's absence doesn't look as though it'll allow Vierling to move into more of a full-time role, however, as Moniak also bats from the left side and made his case for getting a longer look in the larger portion of a platoon after supplying a 1.285 OPS thus far in Grapefruit League play. The Phillies prefer not play Bryce Harper in center field and don't have many appealing alternatives on the 40-man roster capable of playing the position, so Vierling could end up getting more opportunities against right-handed pitching if Moniak struggles early on during the regular season.

Vierling appears to be the frontrunner to begin the season as the Phillies' primary center fielder after manager Joe Girardi acknowledged Tuesday that Odubel Herrera (oblique) likely won't be ready to play by Opening Day, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Before the Phillies settle on a more precise timeline for him being ready to play, Herrera is set to undergo an MRI later this week. Though Herrera said he's progressing after recently experiencing soreness on his right side while swinging the bat, Girardi said that the 30-year-old is behind schedule for Opening Day. Girardi has already dismissed Bryce Harper and Mickey Moniak being possible options in center field, so Vierling -- who had been expected to fill a short-side platoon role at the position -- now looks as though he could see regular work against both right- and left-handed pitching while Herrera is out. The skipper mentioned Adam Haseley as another candidate to help fill in for Herrera in center.

Vierling appears likely to occupy the short side of a platoon in center field this season with Odubel Herrera, whom the Phillies signed to a one-year, $1.75 million deal Monday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After Herrera became a free agent in November before the MLB lockout went into effect, Vierling found himself atop the depth chart when spring training commenced. However, given that Vierling has only 77 MLB plate appearances under his belt and wasn't a high-level producer for most of his minor-league career, he never appeared to be a strong bet to break camp in an everyday role. That being said, the Phillies are high on Vierling's potential, and he's being exposed to first base along with the outfield this spring as the team looks to find additional avenues for him to pick up at-bats. In his brief sample of MLB action in 2021, Vierling struck the ball hard (53.8 HardHit%) to prop up both his BABIP (.420) and batting average (.324), but he'll need to get more loft under his swing to generate the power he needs to profile as an everyday outfielder.

Vierling went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

His first career homer in the big leagues came in the third inning off Wil Crowe, and it proved to be the game-winning hit as Ranger Suarez cruised to a shutout for the Phillies. Vierling has been a surprising contributor to the team's late-season push for the playoffs -- over the last 10 games, the 25-year-old is slashing .400/.448/.560.

Vierling will start at first base and bat sixth Monday against the Orioles and lefty starting pitcher John Means.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling will stick in the lineup for a second straight game after he went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Mets. The 25-year-old looks like he may stick in a short-side platoon role for the Phillies for the final two weeks of the season.

Vierling was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to Tuesday's game against the Nationals. He is slated to start at first base, per Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling went 3-for-7 with a stolen base and a run scored during his first two stints with the Phillies in June and July. He'll man first base Tuesday with Rhys Hoskins (abdomen), J.T. Realmuto (ankle) and Luke Williams (COVID-19) all out. Vierling will also be an option to play the outfield should he remain with the big club for an extended period.