"Phillies' Brandon Marsh Returns from Injury, Boosts Outfield Depth"

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh has been activated from the injured list, returning to the lineup after an impressive season. With Marsh's return, Johan Rojas will likely spend more time on the bench, although manager Rob Thomson has considered using both players in the outfield to improve defense. The eventual return of Cristian Pache further complicates the team's outfield situation, but Pache is currently dealing with hip tightness. On the pitching side, left-hander Jose Alvarado is expected to rejoin the Phillies after being on the injured list with left elbow inflammation. Alvarado has been dominant when healthy, boasting a 1.38 ERA and a 36.4% strikeout rate this season.