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Montero is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Montero will get a day of rest against right-hander Trevor Williams. In his place, Mike Moustakas will hit fifth and play third base. Over 28 at-bats to begin 2023, Montero has hit .321 with a .785 OPS, a home run and three RBI.

Clemens is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Reds.

Clemens was called up Friday and went 0-for-2 with a walk against Cincinnati in his season debut. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as the Phillies' regular first baseman against right-handed pitchers, but he's on the bench Saturday with lefty Nick Lodolo on the bump for the Reds. Alec Bohm will shift to first base while Edmundo Sosa starts at the hot corner.

Santana went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored Friday against the White Sox.

Santana started a big offensive day for the Pirates with a solo shot in the second inning off Lucas Giolito. It was Santana's second homer in as many games, though he still has only four hits across 27 at-bats on the season.

Clemens went 0-for-2 with a walk in Friday's 5-2 win over the Reds.

With Darick Hall (thumb) on the 10-day injured list, Clemens was promoted to the big-league club and immediately plugged into the starting lineup. Despite his lackluster debut, the Phillies are still planning on Clemens being a regular against right-handed starters.

Alonso went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 9-3 win over the Marlins.

The first baseman launched a solo shot off Daniel Castano in the eighth inning to cap the scoring on the afternoon for the Mets. Alonso is batting only .226 (7-for-31) to begin the season, but four of those hits left the yard and he has eight RBI in eight games.

Cooper went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Mets.

His eighth-inning shot off Dennis Santana spoiled New York's shutout attempt, but not much else went right for Miami on the afternoon. Cooper has had a strong start to the year, batting .296 (8-for-27) through seven games with a triple, two homers and five RBI.

Bohm will remain the Phillies' primary third baseman rather than shift over to first base following the injury to Darick Hall (thumb), Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Bohm could see some starts at first base against left-handers, but the plan is to mostly leave him at third. Kody Clemens is slated to see the lion's share of starts at first base versus righties and Edmundo Sosa and Josh Harrison should also see an uptick in playing time.

Clemens will be the Phillies' regular first baseman against right-handed pitching following the injury to Darick Hall (thumb), Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Alec Bohm could slide over from third base some against left-handers, but the plan is to mostly leave him at the hot corner. It's a great opportunity for Clemens but it's probably a stretch to think he can be a viable regular at first base. It wouldn't be a surprise to see the Phillies ultimately add help from outside the organization.

Hall will undergo surgery next week to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Hall said he expects to return at some point later this season, but a clearer timetable should be made available after the procedure. It's a major blow to a Phillies team which has already lost Rhys Hoskins (knee) for the season. Kody Clemens is starting at first base Friday and is expected to play there regularly versus righties, with Alec Bohm possible shifting over against lefties. The Phils might also have no choice at this point but to look for help outside the organization.

Clemens is starting at first base and batting eighth for the Phillies in Friday's home opener against the Reds.

The Phils are throwing Clemens right into the lineup after recalling him from Triple-A Lehigh Valley earlier in the day. He could see a good amount of playing time at first base and other positions while Darick Hall (thumb) is out. Alec Bohm will likely slide over from third to first base some days, but he'll stay at the hot corner for this one.