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Dealing with soreness Kingery is "very sore" and isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mets, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kingery started in three consecutive games prior to Thursday's contest, but manager Joe Girardi revealed that his absence for the series finale against the Mets is due to soreness. It's unclear whether he'll be available off the bench Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in third straight Kingery will man second base and will bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Mets, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Due to injuries elsewhere on the roster, Kingery looks like he could be in store for an everyday role over the final week and a half of the season. Since being reinstated from the injured list Monday, Kingery has produced a home run and a double between his two starts. The two extra-base hits matched his combined output from his first 22 games of the season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lamet pitches Padres over Kershaw, Dodgers 7-2

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Lopez, Marlins win finale in 7-game set against Phils, 6-2

Pablo Lopez allowed one run in seven innings with the help of dazzling defense by right fielder Matt Joyce, and the Miami Marlins won Game 7 of their marathon series against Philad...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Spencer Howard earns 1st win, Phillies beat Nationals 8-6

Spencer Howard threw five effective innings, Rhys Hoskins homered and drove in three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 Monday night

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Lands on 10-day IL Kingery was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with back spasms.

Impact It has been a brutal season for Kingery, who is hitting .127 with one home run, zero steals and an 18:4 K:BB in 71 at-bats. He will be eligible to return Sept. 10. Jay Bruce was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Walk-off hero against Braves Kingery went 1-for-1 with a walkoff three-run homer in the 11th inning in a 7-4 victory over the Braves on Friday.

Impact Kingery entered the game in the top half of the 11th as a defensive replacement for Alec Bohm but ended up being the hero at the plate after a three-run shot to left sealed the win for the Phillies. It was Kingery's first home run of 2020, and he has just nine hits and four RBI across 67 at-bats this season as he continues to play a supporting role off the bench.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kingery's 3-run homer in 11th lifts Phils over Braves 7-4 Scott Kingery hit a three-run homer off Mark Melancon with two outs in the 11th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves...

AUGUST 29, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Kingery's 3-run homer in 11th lifts Phils over Braves 7-4

Scott Kingery hit a three-run homer off Mark Melancon with two outs in the 11th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 Friday night for their fourth strai...

AUGUST 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Dominic Smith hits key homer as Mets beat Yankees 6-4

AUGUST 28, 2020 • Associated Press

The Phillies' Scott Kingery problem: Inconsistencies and unclear solutions There are no obvious paths to giving Kingery regular playing time as he struggles to get his game on track.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back on bench Kingery is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kingery started seven of the Phillies' past eight games, going 3-for-26 during that stretch to drop his season slash line to .115/.169/.115. Even with the Phillies still missing one regular starter against right-handed pitching (Jay Bruce, quadriceps injury), Kingery's poor start to the season may be enough to keep him on the bench more frequently.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ozuna hits 2 HRs, Braves rough up Nola, Phillies 11-2

Marcell Ozuna homered drove in four runs with three hits, including two home runs, and the Atlanta Braves beat Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2

AUGUST 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Retreats to bench Kingery is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays.

Impact Roman Quinn will get the nod in center field, snapping a streak of four consecutive starts for Kingery. With Adam Haseley (wrist) on the injured list, Kingery looks like he still might be in line to receive the majority of the work in center field, though his poor form at the plate this season probably gives him a short leash. Kingery has posted a .279 OPS through 55 plate appearances on the campaign.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still seeing steady work Kingery will start in center field and bat eighth Wednesday against the Red Sox, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Kingery looked like he would be headed to a more regular bench role after top prospect Alec Bohm was called up to take over as the Philles' everyday third baseman, but injuries to Adam Haseley (wrist) and Jean Segura (hamstring) have since reopened steady at-bats for the 26-year-old. He'll be starting for the fourth straight game Wednesday, with three assignments coming in center field and one coming at the keystone.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler expected to start for the Phillies against the Mets

The New York Mets visit the Philadelphia Phillies

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Nola expected to start for Philadelphia against New York

The Philadelphia Phillies host the New York Mets

AUGUST 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Bryce Harper's RBI in ninth lifts Phillies past Mets 6-5

Bryce Harper’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-5 victory over the New York Mets

AUGUST 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Playing through minor injuries Kingery has dealt with back tightness and a left shoulder issue so far this season, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact The injuries perhaps partially explain why Kingery has started the year hitting just .100/.163/.100 through 11 games. They could potentially be traced to his battle with COVID-19 or to the fact that he didn't have time to properly prepare for the season after the virus wiped out some of his summer camp. He isn't expected to head to the injured list, though he is expected to head to a bench role, as Alec Bohm's arrival will push Jean Segura from third base to second.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Likely headed for reserve role General manager Matt Klentak hinted Thursday that Kingery will likely fill more a utility role for the Phillies following the promotion of top prospect Alec Bohm, Todd Zolecki of M...

Impact Kingery bounced around between several different positions in 2019 but still ended up handling a quasi-regular role, batting .258 with 19 home runs and 15 stolen bases across 500 plate appearances. The Phillies committed to Kingery as their everyday second baseman once he was able to recover from a positive COVID-19 test that delayed his arrival to summer camp, but the 26-year-old has been a major disappointment thus far, slashing .100/.163/.100 with no extra-base hits and no stolen bases in 11 games. After getting called up Thursday, Bohm entered the lineup at third base, resulting in Segura shifting over to the keystone while Kingery retreated to the bench. Based on Klentak's comments, that infield configuration may prove to be the status quo for the Phillies, though Kingery could still have a path to at-bats in center field. With Adam Haseley (wrist) landing on the injured list Thursday, Kingery's only competition for work in center looks to be Roman Quinn, who boasts excellent speed but is a below-average hitter so far during his big-league career (.244/.317/.393 slash line, 90 wRC+).

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Kingery is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles.

Impact Kingery is hitting an awful .100/.163/.100 over his first 43 plate appearances this season, though Wednesday's game is only his second time on the bench this year. He could sit more frequently going forward unless he starts to turn things around, especially with Phil Gosselin, who starts at second in his place Wednesday, hitting a remarkable .500/.591/.944 in a small sample of 22 plate appearances.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 1 Kingery is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves.

Impact Kingery is 0-for-7 with five strikeouts over the past three games and will head to the bench for Sunday's matinee, but he'll likely be starting Game 2. Neil Walker will start at the keystone for the Phillies.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Kingery is out of the lineup Friday against the Braves.

Impact Kingery started the first seven games but will take a day off as he is 2-for-24 to begin the season. Neil Walker will take over at the keystone Friday for the Phillies.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

J.T. Realmuto's 3-run homer helps Phillies beat Yankees 5-4

AUGUST 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Notes: Kingery back in swing; Neris returns Scott Kingery swung the bat well in Wednesday night’s scrimmage at Citizens Bank Park. He homered in Tuesday’s scrimmage. He seems to be mov...

JULY 16, 2020 • MLB.COM

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