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The Philadelphia Phillies defeat the New York Yankees 9-4 at Yankee Stadium in New York on Saturday. Brewer Hicklen has been sent to the Phillies in exchange for cash considerations
Manager Rob Thomson later provided an update, revealing that Castellanos is participating in pre-game running drills as a final test before resuming game action. Through 102 games this season, Castellanos has remained a steady contributor in the everyday lineup, hitting .270 with a .745 OPS, 13 homers and 56 RBIs.
The Phillies face the Yankees at 1:35 p.m. on July 27. Right-hander Zack Wheeler (9-3, 2.39 ERA) will pitch for the Phillies. Left-hander Carlos Rondon (10-7, 3.10 ERA) will pitch for the Yankees. The game will be broadcast on NBCSP. The radio broadcast will be on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning and newly-acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon made a spectacular diving backhand stop and long throw for an out and got his first hit in pinstripes.
The Philadelphia Phillies are predicted to complete a blockbuster three-team trade with the New York Yankees for a center field upgrade.
Aaron Judge is dealing with elbow pain, so the New York Yankees benched the reigning AL MVP against the Philadelphia Phillies as he awaits test results.