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García exits Phillies win with shoulder injury

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Adolis García exited the Phillies’ 7‑4 win over the Blue Jays after a pulled right‑shoulder muscle. He left in the seventh following two throws to home plate on sacrifice flies. Steward Berroa filled the outfield spot for the remainder of the game with the team maintaining a solid defensive stance throughout the contest and keeping fans.

García, who entered Wednesday with four outs above average—the third‑most among MLB right‑fielders—went 0‑for‑3 with a walk before leaving. His season line sits at .195 with seven homers and 21 RBIs, while his four outfield assists rank tied for sixth in the league.

Manager Don Mattingly said the team will likely image tomorrow to gauge the injury’s severity. He praised García’s defensive impact, calling him “a weapon for us out there in right field.” The loss could affect the Phillies’ late‑season push as they chase a playoff spot.

With a one‑year, $10‑million deal signed last December, García’s availability is a key factor in Philadelphia’s roster strategy. If the injury limits his playtime, the team may need to adjust its right‑field rotation before the final stretch and secure additional depth in the outfield for the end of the season.