Nick Williams LF FA Sun 9/16/18 10:51 AM
Nick Williams
LF FA
Williams is not in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
This marks the third consecutive day Williams will ride the pine, though Sunday's absence is a bit more curious given that the Marlins are trotting right-hander Jose Urena to the hill to start the series finale. Williams has cooled off significantly though, compiling just a .407 OPS over the past 14 games, so perhaps getting a bit more time off was in the cards as a result of that. Regardless, Odubel Herrera will slide over to right field to replace him while Roman Quinn takes a turn patrolling center.
Nick Williams LF FA Sat 9/15/18 3:23 PM
Nick Williams
LF FA
Williams sits for the second straight game Saturday against the Marlins, as the Phillies face another lefty in Jarlin Garcia.
EDGE Analysis
Williams has been out of the lineup against the last six southpaws the Phillies have seen. Jose Bautista will start in right field again Saturday.
Nick Williams LF FA Fri 9/14/18 3:14 PM
Nick Williams
LF FA
Williams will take a seat Friday against lefty Wei-Yin Chen and the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Williams gets a rest as the Phillies load the lineup with righties. Jose Bautista will get the start in right field.
Nick Williams LF FA Mon 9/10/18 4:08 PM
Nick Williams
LF FA
Williams (shoulder, finger) is back in the lineup Monday against Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Williams didn't start Sunday while battling minor shoulder and finger issues, though he did appear off the bench. He'll bat third and play right field Monday.
Nick Williams LF FA Sun 9/9/18 1:08 PM
Nick Williams
LF FA
Williams is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams has been battling shoulder and finger issues, so manager Gabe Kapler decided to give him Sunday as a day to rest up. The injuries don't appear overly severe and the 25-year-old will hopefully be able to return to the lineup Monday against the Nationals.
Nick Williams LF FA Fri 9/7/18 4:42 PM
Nick Williams
LF FA
Williams is on the bench against the left-handed Steven Matz and the Mets on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Williams has seen his role increase as the season has gone on, though he's now hit the bench against five straight lefties. He's posted a career 116 wRC+ against righties but just an 84 wRC+ against lefties, so a platoon certainly makes sense. Jose Bautista will get the start in right field in his place.
Nick Williams LF FA Sun 9/2/18 1:08 PM
Nick Williams
LF FA
Williams is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
For the second time in the series, Williams will hit the bench, this time giving way to Jose Bautista in right field. In addition to the newly acquired Bautista, Roman Quinn has made a case for regular work in the Philadelphia outfield, which could result in fewer opportunities to go around for the likes of Williams and Odubel Herrera.
Nick Williams LF FA Fri 8/31/18 4:00 PM
Nick Williams
LF FA
Williams is out of the lineup against the Cubs on Friday, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams will head to the bench with left-hander Jose Quintana on the hill for Chicago. In his place, Roman Quinn will start in right field and bat atop the order.
Nick Williams LF FA Wed 8/29/18 3:14 PM
Nick Williams
LF FA
Williams is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Nationals, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Unsurprisingly, Williams was left out of the starting nine with southpaw Gio Gonzalez toeing the rubber for Washington. Jose Bautista will roam right field and bat sixth in the lineup in his place.
Nick Williams LF FA Fri 8/24/18 3:33 PM
Nick Williams
LF FA
Williams is not in the lineup against Toronto on Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Williams will retreat to the bench for just the second time this month as southpaw Ryan Borucki takes the mound for the Blue Jays. In his absence, Roman Quinn will man right field and bat ninth.