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Phillies news: Hoskins, Alfaro, and a six-man rotation

During Tuesday’s beat writer-clubhouse visit time, Phillies manager Pete Mackanin shared his plans for the last 18 games of the season. And he and GM Matt Klentak are finally making it official.

C Jorge Alfaro will continue to get the majority of the playing time, even with Andrew Knapp activated from DL today.

— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) September 12, 2017

Pete Mackanin said with Altherr, Herrera and Williams in OF that Rhys Hoskins will spend most of the rest of the season at first base.

— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) September 12, 2017

DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING, SINGING THE SONG OF ANGRY —

Jorge Alfaro will get the majority of the playing time at catcher, and Rhys Hoskins will spend most of his time at first base instead of in left field.