Didi Gregorius’ Phillies career may end up being just 60 games long. If so, it was a very good cameo.
Signed by former general manager Matt Klentak last off-season, Gregorius was added to the roster after missing the first half of 2019 with Tommy John Surgery. When he returned for the second half with the Yankees, his power stroke remained but he struggled to hit for average and get on base consistently, and his defense well below average. Seeking an upgrade from Jean Segura and Scott Kingery, Klentak rolled the dice on Gregorius’ ability to bounce back and was rewarded for his faith in the sweet-swinging shortstop.