Phillies Reinstate Stott from IL, Boost Philly Lineup for Homestand

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies reinstated second baseman Bryson Stott from the 10-day injured list on Monday, bolstering their infield ahead of a crucial homestand at Citizens Bank Park. Stott, 28, had been sidelined by a right elbow injury that hampered his 2024 performance, where he batted .245 with 11 home runs and 57 RBIs across 152 games.[1][7] Manager Rob Thomson opted against the IL last season despite the issue, but Stott now reports feeling fully healthy after live batting practice swings.[1] Stott, a Scott Kingery trade acquisition now in his fourth Phillies season, signed a one-year, $5.9 million deal to avoid arbitration this offseason.[2] The 6-foot, 200-pound lefty swinger from Las Vegas joins teammates Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Alec Bohm and Edmundo Sosa in a potent lineup eyeing playoff contention in the NL East.[3] Phillies fans, still buzzing from recent games like Stott's recent day off against the Cubs where he slugged a homer and double prior, pack South Philly expecting his bounce-back.[4] Entering 2025 spring training in Clearwater, Stott expressed optimism: "I swung a couple of times today in live BP... And I felt good."[1] His activation comes as Philadelphia, a Pennsylvania sports powerhouse, hosts NL rivals, with Thomson praising the infielder's versatility at second and shortstop. Local outlets like FOX 29 first reported the move, underscoring its impact on the region's baseball faithful.[context]