Daily News | Phillies add Nick Maton, Nick Nelson to World Series roster
In going with Maton over Guthrie, the Phillies chose an extra left-handed bat off the bench against the Astros, who don’t have a lefty reliever in the bullpen. Guthrie’s value came as a defensive replacement, although manager Rob Thomson has stuck with right fielder Nick Castellanos late in games throughout the postseason.Falter started Game 4 of the National League Championship Series but gave up four runs while getting only two outs in the first inning.
The Phillies haven’t named a Game 4 starter for the World Series. Noah Syndergaard appears to be the likeliest candidate.Pitchers : José Alvarado, Andrew Bellatti, Connor Brogdon, Seranthony Dominguez, Zach Eflin, Kyle Gibson, Brad Hand, Nick Nelson, Aaron Nola, David Robertson, Ranger Suárez, Noah Syndergaard, Zack Wheeler.Catchers : J.T. Realmuto, Garrett Stubbs.Infielders : Alec Bohm, Rhys Hoskins, Nick Maton, Jean Segura, Edmundo Sosa, Bryson Stott.