The Phillies vs. Marlins game on June 16, 2025, was postponed by rain, delaying the anticipated Mick Abel vs. Sandy Alcantara matchup. Read the full details.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Well, so much for Monday night baseball. Just as Phillies fans were settling in for the series opener against the Marlins in Miami, the skies opened up, forcing a postponement due to inclement weather. The washout puts a temporary halt on the Phils' push in the NL East, leaving their 42-29 record frozen for at least another 24 hours on what turned out to be an unusually quiet day for the entire organization.
On a day with no roster moves, no injury updates, and no game, the loudest sound for the Phillies was the rain falling on LoanDepot Park.
The postponement was particularly frustrating for fans eager to see one of the more intriguing pitching matchups of the week. Promising rookie right-hander Mick Abel, sporting a tidy 1-0 record and a 2.35 ERA, was set to face struggling Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara. For Abel, it was another chance to prove he belongs. For the Phillies offense, it was a golden opportunity to pounce on a former Cy Young winner who has been uncharacteristically hittable this season, carrying a bloated 7.14 ERA. Instead, both pitchers will have to wait, and the strategic advantage for the Phils is put on hold.
The rainout perfectly mirrored the rest of the day for the organization: nothing happened. Seriously. There were no trades, no roster moves, no injury updates, and not a peep from the farm system. The last significant moves were the acquisition of infielder Nick Dunn on June 14 and the recall of pitcher Michael Mercado on June 11. While a 'no news' day can be agonizing for fans scrolling for updates, it can also be seen as a sign of stability. No new injuries is always a plus, and it suggests the front office is content with the current makeup of the roster as they navigate this stretch of the season.
So, what does an unexpected off day on a Monday mean? For one, it's a welcome rest for a bullpen that can always use it. Manager Rob Thomson now has a fully rested stable of arms for the remainder of the series. However, it also jumbles the rotation. Will Abel pitch tomorrow, pushing everyone else back a day? Or will they skip his turn to keep the other starters on their regular schedule? No makeup date was immediately announced, which likely means a doubleheader later in the season. It’s a minor logistical headache, but for a team with playoff aspirations, every game and every decision matters.
With the rain clouds hopefully clearing, the Phillies will look to reset and start the series fresh on Tuesday. The bats are rested, the bullpen is ready, and the mission remains the same: gain ground in the division and stack up wins. While Monday was a wash, the season waits for no one, and the fight for the NL East continues tomorrow.
