As we approach the midway point of the Major League Baseball season, let’s examine the players who have improved their stock versus those who have struggled and decreased their value.

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently in first place in the National League East with a 47-31 record after taking two of three games from the New York Mets this weekend. 

Who’s on the up and who’s on the down for Philly?

Stock up

CF Brandon Marsh

After going hitless through 36 plate appearances in April, Marsh landed on the injured list on April 20 with a hamstring injury. He completed a rehab assignment in Triple-A before being recalled on May 3. Since then, the 27-year-old has managed a .321 batting average and .844 OPS with 11 extra-base hits across 41 games. For a player who looked down and out at the beginning of the season, Marsh has stepped up for the Phillies over the last two months.

LHP Ranger Suarez

Due to a back injury, Suarez didn’t make his season debut until May 4 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when he allowed seven runs on seven hits in 3.2 innings. Luckily, the southpaw has returned to his dominant form that made him an All-Star last season.